Structured collagen as novel fat replacer in healthy sausages with maintained appeal

Lead Participant: DEVRO PLC

Abstract

Protein technology SME Nandi Proteins and food scientists from Heriot-Watt University have reported that

collagen proteins structured following a novel innovative process can mimick the properties of fat in sausage

products. Nandi Proteins and Heriot-Watt University have now teamed up with collagen processor Devro and

sausage producer Kerry Foods to produce collagen fat-replacer ingredients on a large scale and to formulate

novel high-protein fat-reduced sausage products with maintained mouthfeel and taste when compared with

full-fat products.

Lead Participant

Project Cost

Grant Offer

DEVRO PLC £297,734 £ 125,000
 

Participant

INNOVATE UK
NANDI PROTEINS LIMITED £310,972 £ 197,000
KERRY FOODS LIMITED £90,696 £ 44,848
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY(THE) £299,624 £ 299,624

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