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ContentsContents The Status of Chinas Food Safety Systems

The Initiatives Chinese Companies are Takingto Improve the Quality and Safety of Food

Ingredients

Ingredients Available from China for MeatProcessors

The Status of Chinas Food Safety Systems

The Initiatives Chinese Companies are Takingto Improve the Quality and Safety of Food

Ingredients

Ingredients Available from China for MeatProcessors


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The Status of Chinas Food Safety SystemsThe Status of Chinas Food Safety Systems

Problems with the Old System

Updated Supervision and Management Systems

Updated Laws and Regulations

Challenges Controlling Food Safety in China andSolutions

Primary Food Safety Issues and Solutions


Updated Supervision and Management Systems


Challenges Controlling Food Safety in China andSolutions

Primary Food Safety Issues and Solutions


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Status of Chinas Food Safety Systems


Status of Chinas Food Safety Systems


China is the most populated country in the world, and

therefore consumes the most food. Food Safety affectsnot only the health of people, but also the stability ofsociety.

Since melamine was found in SanLu Milk powder last year,Food Safety has become a top priority for both theChinese government and the nation as a whole. Great

efforts are being taken to determine and correct theproblems with the old system.

China is the most populated country in the world, and

therefore consumes the most food. Food Safety affectsnot only the health of people, but also the stability ofsociety.

Since melamine was found in SanLu Milk powder last year,Food Safety has become a top priority for both theChinese government and the nation as a whole. Great

efforts are being taken to determine and correct theproblems with the old system.


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Status of Chinas Food Safety SystemsStatus of Chinas Food Safety Systems

1. The laws and regulations were not complete

2. The organization in the old food safety system was notfully integrated. The old system had several differentministers to supervise different parts of food supply chain,

but no integrated organization to coordinate and managethe whole chain

3.The standards in the old food safety system were notcomplete

4. Some critical testing technology, including methods and

instruments, were missing

1. The laws and regulations were not complete

2. The organization in the old food safety system was notfully integrated. The old system had several differentministers to supervise different parts of food supply chain,

but no integrated organization to coordinate and managethe whole chain

3. The standards in the old food safety system were notcomplete

4. Some critical testing technology, including methods and

instruments, were missing

Problems with the Old SystemProblems with the Old System


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Updated Supervision and Management System

AQSIQ: General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine

SAIC: State Administration for Industry & Commerce

SFDA: State Food & Drug Administration


AQSIQ: General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine

SAIC: State Administration for Industry & Commerce

SFDA: State Food & Drug Administration


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The National Food Safety Committee was set up in 2009. It iscomprised of experts in Sanitation, Food, Agriculture, Health, andMicrobiology. It is responsible for evaluating the risks related tofood safety, for releasing information, and for coordinating thework of the different ministers.

The governments supervision and administration teams aredivided into 4 grades: nation, province, city and county. More thanone million people work in this system.

The whole system includes more than 3000 testing institutes andlabs.


The National Food Safety Committee was set up in 2009. It iscomprised of experts in Sanitation, Food, Agriculture, Health, andMicrobiology. It is responsible for evaluating the risks related tofood safety, for releasing information, and for coordinating thework of the different ministers.

The governments supervision and administration teams aredivided into 4 grades: nation, province, city and county. More thanone million people work in this system.

The whole system includes more than 3000 testing institutes andlabs.


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The main law is the Food Safety Law. This updated law wasput into effect on June 1st 2009.

Each of the different ministers have their own sub-laws orregulations, that must follow the Food Safety Law. The sub-lawsregulate more detailed procedures.

The main sub-laws or regulations include:


The main law is the Food Safety Law. This updated law wasput into effect on June 1st 2009.

Each of the different ministers have their own sub-laws orregulations, that must follow the Food Safety Law. The sub-lawsregulate more detailed procedures.

The main sub-laws or regulations include:


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The main updated points in the new Food Safety Law include:

1.Set up regulations for Food Safety Risk Evaluation

2.For the first time, it is written into law that the government has theobligation to set up a Food Safety Risk Control and Supervision

System

3.The food manufacturer is the first responsible entity legally for anyfood safety issues

4.Strengthened punishment

5.Set up a uniform Food Safety Standard

6.Set up a centralized system for releasing information related to foodsafety


The main updated points in the new Food Safety Law include:

1.Set up regulations for Food Safety Risk Evaluation

2.For the first time, it is written into law that the government has theobligation to set up a Food Safety Risk Control and Supervision

System

3.The food manufacturer is the first responsible entity legally for anyfood safety issues

4.Strengthened punishment

5.Set up a uniform Food Safety Standard

6.Set up a centralized system for releasing information related to foodsafety


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Status of Chinas Food Safety SystemsStatus of Chinas Food Safety SystemsChallenges Controlling Food Safety in China and Solutions

1.In China, the crops for foods are produced by more than 200 million

different farmers. So, it is a big challenge for the government to

control the consistent quality and safety of the raw material for foods.

In contrast, Americas farmers are only 2% of the U.S. population (6

million).

2.There are more than 500,000 food manufacturers in China, and

among them 70% are middle to small sized processors. These

processors, due to low turnover and low profit, have difficulty bearing

the costs of a complete Food Safety system. For example, they may

not have sufficient human resources, technology, and/or facilities to

evaluate and control Food safet risks.

Challenges Controlling Food Safety in China and Solutions

1.In China, the crops for foods are produced by more than 200 million

different farmers. So, it is a big challenge for the government to

control the consistent quality and safety of the raw material for foods.

In contrast, Americas farmers are only 2% of the U.S. population (6

million).

2.There are more than 500,000 food manufacturers in China, and

among them 70% are middle to small sized processors. These

processors, due to low turnover and low profit, have difficulty bearing

the costs of a complete Food Safety system. For example, they may

not have sufficient human resources, technology, and/or facilities to

evaluate and control Food safety risks.


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These challenges are almost always unavoidable in a developing

country like China.

In addition to proper control, supervision and legislation, theChinese government is also taking the following steps to improve

Food Safety in China:

1.Improve the education level of the agricultural population

2.Facilitate ways to communicate transparent information amongfood manufacturers, government , and consumers

3.Encourage good manufacturers to enlarge their size or merge

with others, to gain the benefit of scale economy.


These challenges are almost always unavoidable in a developing

country like China.

In addition to proper control, supervision and legislation, theChinese government is also taking the following steps to improve

Food Safety in China:

1.Improve the education level of the agricultural population

2.Facilitate ways to communicate transparent information amongfood manufacturers, government , and consumers

3.Encourage good manufacturers to enlarge their size or merge

with others, to gain the benefit of scale economy.


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Primary Safety Issues and Solutions

1. Pathogenic microorganisms in foods

The government set up a testing network to supervise andevaluate the causes for diseases and epidemic trends

Set up GAP, GMP and HACCP system for agricultureproduction, food production, and food service outlets

Set up and implement standard regulations for food gradeagriculture products and foods


1. Pathogenic microorganisms in foods

The government set up a testing network to supervise andevaluate the causes for diseases and epidemic trends

Set up GAP, GMP and HACCP system for agricultureproduction, food production, and food service outlets

Set up and implement standard regulations for food gradeagriculture products and foods


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2. Chemicals Pollution (pesticide residue, veterinary residue, heavy

metal, synthetic pigment, etc.)

Set up chemical residue standards that are compatible withinternational standards, and at the same time can be implemented

in China

Regulate and obligate all suppliers to meet Chemical Residuestandards

Set up authorized and effective testing organizations, to evaluatepotentially harmful chemicals in foods using scientific methods

Reinforce the environmental protection standards to reducechemical pollution


2. Chemicals Pollution (pesticide residue, veterinary residue, heavy

metal, synthetic pigment, etc.)

Set up chemical residue standards that are compatible withinternational standards, and at the same time can be implemented

in China

Regulate and obligate all suppliers to meet Chemical Residuestandards

Set up authorized and effective testing organizations, to evaluatepotentially harmful chemicals in foods using scientific methods

Reinforce the environmental protection standards to reducechemical pollution


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Status of Chinas Food Safety SystemsStatus of Chinas Food Safety SystemsPrimary Safety Issues and Solutions

3. Use food ingredients improperly or use forbidden chemicals

Regulations on Production License to each food ingredients manufacturer

Every food manufacturer is obligated to obey new food ingredientsapplication and sanitary standard, GB2760-2007. Compared with the oldstandard, GB2760-1996, the new version provide the following

improvements:

a) Application guide and regulation for each food ingredient;

b) Quality and Safety standard for each food ingredient;

c) Provide detailed regulations for food ingredient for each specific food applications;

d) Add Bring-In principle;

When using new food ingredients, the potential risks should be evaluatedin advance by authorized institutions


3. Use food ingredients improperly or use forbidden chemicals

Regulations on Production License to each food ingredients manufacturer

Every food manufacturer is obligated to obey new food ingredientsapplication and sanitary standard, GB2760-2007. Compared with the oldstandard, GB2760-1996, the new version provide the following

improvements:

a) Application guide and regulation for each food ingredient;

b) Quality and Safety standard for each food ingredient;

c) Provide detailed regulations for food ingredient for each specific food applications;

d) Add Bring-In principle;

When using new food ingredients, the potential risks should be evaluatedin advance by authorized institutions


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The Initiatives Chinese Companies are Taking to

Improve the Quality and Safety of Food Ingredients

The Initiatives Chinese Companies are Taking toImprove the Quality and Safety of Food Ingredients

Why:

China is exporting many food ingredients worldwide. This means

manufacturers have to meet the Food Safety and Qualityrequirements of each destination country.

For many food ingredients, China has big manufacturers, whose scale

permit them to set up a complete Safety and Quality control system

Safety accidents that happened in the past years, like melamine, arebig lessons to Chinese food ingredients manufacturers. Food Safetyhas become the first concern of consumers and customers, andtherefore has become the first concern of the food ingredientssuppliers.

Why:

China is exporting many food ingredients worldwide. This means

manufacturers have to meet the Food Safety and Qualityrequirements of each destination country.

For many food ingredients, China has big manufacturers, whose scale

permit them to set up a complete Safety and Quality control system

Safety accidents that happened in the past years, like melamine, arebig lessons to Chinese food ingredients manufacturers. Food Safetyhas become the first concern of consumers and customers, andtherefore has become the first concern of the food ingredientssuppliers.


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How:

1.Get training on updated Quality/Safety Control systems, and update

their own quality control system.

Almost all big to middle size manufacturers are ISO or HACCPcertificated, and many have 3rd party audits like GMA-SAFE, AIB,BRC, and etc.

Chinese ingredient manufacturers

are beginning to receive training

for the GFSI requirements and

implement these requirements.

How:

1.Get training on updated Quality/Safety Control systems, and update

their own quality control system.

Almost all big to middle size manufacturers are ISO or HACCPcertificated, and many have 3rd party audits like GMA-SAFE, AIB,BRC, and etc.

Chinese ingredient manufacturers

are beginning to receive training

for the GFSI requirements and

implement these requirements.


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How:

2. Set up modern production facilities and standard quality

control equipment

Improve the layout of workshops and adapt to qualified standards for wall,floor, ceiling, door, window, air-condition, and etc.

Standard glass control, wood control, chemical control, impurity control.

*10 years ago, it was difficult to find a ingredient manufacturer with a metaldetector, but now almost all manufacturers have metal detectors

Set up pesticide control devices

Detailed regulations on equipment maintenance and cleaning

Careful waste and pollution control

How:

2. Set up modern production facilities and standard quality

control equipment

Improve the layout of workshops and adapt to qualified standards for wall,floor, ceiling, door, window, air-condition, and etc.

Standard glass control, wood control, chemical control, impurity control.

*10 years ago, it was difficult to find a ingredient manufacturer with a metaldetector, but now almost all manufacturers have metal detectors

Set up pesticide control devices

Detailed regulations on equipment maintenance and cleaning

Careful waste and pollution control


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How:

3. Analyze the potential Safety risks within production

procedures, and set up critical control points.

How:

3. Analyze the potential Safety risks within production

procedures, and set up critical control points.


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Improve the Quality and Safety of Food IngredientsHow:

4. Quality assurance team

Professional quality assurance team educated in food science and sanitation with

ability to continually improve the quality control systems.

By supplying Multi-National Companies (MNC) locally or by exportation, many

manufacturers have sufficient knowledge and experience to meet MNCs

requirements.

Testing capabilities: improve ability to handle physical, chemical, microbial,

nutritional, and application performance tests.


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How:

5. Update equipment used for Chemical Analysis, Microbial tests andApplication Analysis






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How:

6.Co-operation with third-party laboratories

a. Intertek, SGS

b. Chinese Commodity Inspection & Quarantine Bureau

c. Quality Inspection & Test Institute

d. Other labs of leading Universities and Science Institutes

How:

6.Co-operation with third-party laboratories

a. Intertek, SGS

b. Chinese Commodity Inspection & Quarantine Bureau

c. Quality Inspection & Test Institute

d. Other labs of leading Universities and Science Institutes


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Ingredients Available from China for Meat ProcessorsIngredients Available from China for Meat Processors

CONTENTS

Status of Chinese Meat Industry

Anti-Oxidants & Preservatives

Phosphates

Gums

Isolated Soybean Protein

Other ingredients

CONTENTS

Status of Chinese Meat Industry

Anti-Oxidants & Preservatives

Phosphates

Gums

Isolated Soybean Protein

Other ingredients


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Meat Industry in China

1.Total meat output and increasing trend

Yearly output in China increased from 12.6m tons in 1981 to 72.78m tons in 2008,become the biggest meat producing country in the world. The estimated output in2010 is 85 million tons.

Among these pork is 60%, beef and lamb is 20%, and poultry is 20%. Now thetrend is for less pork and more beef, lamb, and poultry.


1.Total meat output and increasing trend

Yearly output in China increased from 12.6m tons in 1981 to 72.78m tons in 2008,become the biggest meat producing country in the world. The estimated output in2010 is 85 million tons.

Among these pork is 60%, beef and lamb is 20%, and poultry is 20%. Now thetrend is for less pork and more beef, lamb, and poultry.


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2.Consumption trend

In 2008, yearly meat consumption per person was 121 lbs/yr.

As incomes are increasing consumers are opting for more quality vs.quantity. Consumers are turning to Green meat, organic meat, or

buying only well know big brands.

Now there is greater demand for processed meats including: Westernstyle meat products, RTE foods with meat added, Chinese traditional

meat products and frozen prepared meats etc.

Big manufacturers such as ShuangHui, ChunDu, JinLuo, YuRun,DeDa, New Hope, and etc. are commanding more market share.


2.Consumption trend

In 2008, yearly meat consumption per person was 121 lbs/yr.

As incomes are increasing consumers are opting for more quality vs.quantity. Consumers are turning to Green meat, organic meat, or

buying only well know big brands.

Now there is greater demand for processed meats including: Westernstyle meat products, RTE foods with meat added, Chinese traditional

meat products and frozen prepared meats etc.

Big manufacturers such as ShuangHui, ChunDu, JinLuo, YuRun,DeDa, New Hope, and etc. are commanding more market share.


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3. Technology Improvement

Since the 1980s, Universities, Technology Institutes, and VocationalSchools began meat processing majors to provide professionals for themeat industry.

Major meat processors have equipment from Germany, Holland,Denmark, America, Japan, Spain, and etc., which improve yield, quality,and consistency.

Now, more than 500 different meat products are being produced inmodern facilities, including both Chinese and Western meat products.Western style products include sausage, hams, and bacon. Chineseproducts include salted, preserved, smoked, baked, and dried meats.


3. Technology Improvement

Since the 1980s, Universities, Technology Institutes, and VocationalSchools began meat processing majors to provide professionals for themeat industry.

Major meat processors have equipment from Germany, Holland,Denmark, America, Japan, Spain, and etc., which improve yield, quality,and consistency.

Now, more than 500 different meat products are being produced inmodern facilities, including both Chinese and Western meat products.Western style products include sausage, hams, and bacon. Chineseproducts include salted, preserved, smoked, baked, and dried meats.


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4. Quality Control Improvement

The large meat manufacturers are ISO and HACCP certificated

Study and follow International standards and requirements, likeCAC, ISO, FDA, European standards, and Japanese standards

to improve the quality level of Chinese meat products.


4. Quality Control Improvement

The large meat manufacturers are ISO and HACCP certificated

Study and follow International standards and requirements, likeCAC, ISO, FDA, European standards, and Japanese standards

to improve the quality level of Chinese meat products.


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Antioxidants & Preservatives

China has a strong position for several ingredients including Sodium Erythorbate,Ascorbic Acid, Citric acid and Citrates. China is either one of the primary or theexclusive country supplying these ingredients. The manufacturers for theseproducts are experienced and use proper safety and quality control systems.They use or have ISO, HACCP, and 3rd party audits.

China is an emerging source for Sodium Lactate, Potassium Lactate, SodiumLactate/Sodium Diacetate, and Potassium Lactate/Sodium Diacetate. China hassufficient raw materials and energy, and low production costs. The technology isimproving at key manufacturers, and China is planning to grow in this area. Oneof Chinas primary manufacturers is ISO, uses HACCP, and is applying for a BRC

audit.

China is exporting other antimicrobials such as Natamycin and Nisin.

Antioxidants & Preservatives

China has a strong position for several ingredients including Sodium Erythorbate,Ascorbic Acid, Citric acid and Citrates. China is either one of the primary or the

exclusive country supplying these ingredients. The manufacturers for theseproducts are experienced and use proper safety and quality control systems.They use or have ISO, HACCP, and 3rd party audits.

China is an emerging source for Sodium Lactate, Potassium Lactate, SodiumLactate/Sodium Diacetate, and Potassium Lactate/Sodium Diacetate. China hassufficient raw materials and energy, and low production costs. The technology isimproving at key manufacturers, and China is planning to grow in this area. Oneof Chinas primary manufacturers is ISO, uses HACCP, and is applying for a BRC

audit.

China is exporting other antimicrobials such as Natamycin and Nisin.


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Phosphates

China has its own phosphorous rock mineral source and is producing most typesof phosphates used by the meat industry. These include STPP, SHMP, SAPP,TSPP, MSP, DSP, TSP, TKPP, and KTPP. China holds a very competitivelyposition on phosphates.

There are many phosphate manufacturers in China. A couple of Chinas larger

manufactures have several years of experience supplying top food manufacturersworldwide. These companies are ISO, use HACCP, and have 3rd party auditcertificates.

A few manufacturers now offer Specialty Phosphate Blends for meat applications.

One of these manufacturers is HACCP certified, and GMA-SAFE audited, and isapplying for GFSI (BRC) audit.

Phosphates

China has its own phosphorous rock mineral source and is producing most typesof phosphates used by the meat industry. These include STPP, SHMP, SAPP,

TSPP, MSP, DSP, TSP, TKPP, and KTPP. China holds a very competitivelyposition on phosphates.

There are many phosphate manufacturers in China. A couple of Chinas larger

manufactures have several years of experience supplying top food manufacturersworldwide. These companies are ISO, use HACCP, and have 3rd party auditcertificates.

A few manufacturers now offer Specialty Phosphate Blends for meat applications.

One of these manufacturers is HACCP certified, and GMA-SAFE audited, and isapplying for GFSI (BRC) audit.


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Gums Xanthan Gum

China is a leading supplier for Xanthan Gum.

The biggest producer in China is increasing their output to 45,000 metric tons bythe end of 2009. This means they will have the capacity to supply more than 40%of the global market. This company is ISO, uses HACCP, and is applying forGFSI(BRC).

Common 80 mesh and 200 mesh products are available.

Other mesh sizes and types are being developed for specific applications, suchas quick dispersing, salt tolerant, and enzyme free Xanthan Gums.

Gums Xanthan Gum

China is a leading supplier for Xanthan Gum.

The biggest producer in China is increasing their output to 45,000 metric tons bythe end of 2009. This means they will have the capacity to supply more than 40%of the global market. This company is ISO, uses HACCP, and is applying forGFSI(BRC).

Common 80 mesh and 200 mesh products are available.

Other mesh sizes and types are being developed for specific applications, suchas quick dispersing, salt tolerant, and enzyme free Xanthan Gums.


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Gums - Carrageenan

China has some large manufacturers now. Previously, there were mostly co-packers for well known brands.

Chinese suppliers are gaining more knowledge regarding applications andproduction processes.

Now different types are available according to specific applications.

Because of its complexity, Carrageenan requires technical support during sales.Therefore, Chinese suppliers are recognizing the need to provide R & D andtechnical support to sell their Carrageenan.

Gums - Carrageenan

China has some large manufacturers now. Previously, there were mostly co-packers for well known brands.

Chinese suppliers are gaining more knowledge regarding applications andproduction processes.

Now different types are available according to specific applications.

Because of its complexity, Carrageenan requires technical support during sales.Therefore, Chinese suppliers are recognizing the need to provide R & D andtechnical support to sell their Carrageenan.


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Gums - Alginate

China produces more alginate than any other country.

Both imported seaweed from Chile and Chinese seaweed are used as rawmaterials.

Various types are available depending upon the specific application.

Gums - Alginate

China produces more alginate than any other country.

Both imported seaweed from Chile and Chinese seaweed are used as rawmaterials.

Various types are available depending upon the specific application.


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Isolated Soybean Proteins

China is rapidly becoming a very significant supplier for ISP worldwide. Thelarger Chinese suppliers have been supplying ISP to major meat processors over

10 years.

China has ample supply of high-quality Non-GMO soybeans. The largermanufacturers have lots of capacity, have ISO/HACCP quality control systems,and Non-GMO certificates

Melamine testing is conducted at the manufacturers and then verified atindependent labs.

Both emulsion type and injection type ISPs are available, and can be selectedaccording to their properties, including: Gel strength, Oil and Water retentionability, Color, Foaming, Dispersability, and etc.

Isolated Soybean Proteins

China is rapidly becoming a very significant supplier for ISP worldwide. Thelarger Chinese suppliers have been supplying ISP to major meat processors over

10 years.

China has ample supply of high-quality Non-GMO soybeans. The largermanufacturers have lots of capacity, have ISO/HACCP quality control systems,and Non-GMO certificates

Melamine testing is conducted at the manufacturers and then verified atindependent labs.

Both emulsion type and injection type ISPs are available, and can be selectedaccording to their properties, including: Gel strength, Oil and Water retentionability, Color, Foaming, Dispersability, and etc.


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Other ingredients:

Spices: Garlic, Chives, Onion, and Pepper

Flavors Enhancers: MSG, I+G, and HVP

Casings: Hog casings and Sheep casings

Color Enhancer: GDL

Modified Starches

Other ingredients:

Spices: Garlic, Chives, Onion, and Pepper

Flavors Enhancers: MSG, I+G, and HVP

Casings: Hog casings and Sheep casings

Color Enhancer: GDL

Modified Starches


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