Produtos cárneos artesanais

Abstract

In Brazil, the culture of artisanal food production was initially introduced by German and Italian colonizers in the southern region of Brazil and prevails to this day. The concept of artisanal meat products refers to the production of a food of animal origin, made manually, with homemade ingredients, whose product has individual, cultural and traditional characteristics. The most common techniques of artisanal meat production are salting, curing, smoking, fermentation and cooking; they will be addressed throughout the work in detail. Currently, there is relevant growth in the segment of artisanal meat production, both in demand, consumption and opportunities for producers. It is necessary to submit the inspection of the production of artisanal meat to the official inspection bodies (SIM, SIE, SIF) to ensure food safety and good manufacturing practices of the products produced. Products regularized in any of the official inspection bodies receive the official inspection service seal that confirms that the product meets the hygienic-sanitary criteria and good manufacturing practices. Remembering that having the official seal is a prerequisite to have the artisanal seal. In addition to the official seal, producers can also purchase the handmade identity seals for products of animal origin if it meets the craftsmanship criteria and has the necessary characteristics to be considered artisanal. Prioritizing products with manufacturing processes that have their own sensory characteristics according to their regionalism and tradition. In this way, producers receive incentives to increasingly adhere to the regularization of their enterprises. Having some benefits in the acquisition of official and artisanal seals guarantee the quality of the products, safety in the form of production, marketing throughout the national territory, added value, credibility, market preference among others. Furthermore, the main research points on the consumption of artisanal meat, growth in production and current market possibilities.