In recent years, the Russian sausage market has undergone significant changes. Imports from European countries have significantly transformed due to changes in international trade. Dry-cured sausages from Italy, Spain, as well as German cooked sausages and frankfurters are traditionally in special demand.
Requirements for imported sausage products
When importing sausages to Russia, strict safety and quality standards must be observed. Each batch must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate from the exporting country. The emphasis is on the following parameters:
- Microbiological safety indicators, including the absence of pathogenic microorganisms, the permissible amount of mesophilic aerobic, facultative anaerobic microorganisms.
- Physicochemical characteristics, including the content of moisture, protein, fat, table salt.
- Organoleptic properties that determine the appearance, color, smell, consistency.