ST. FRANCIS, Wis. – Wixon, a manufacturer of seasonings, flavors, and technologies for the food, beverage, and meat industry, offers a complete collection of proprietary Wix-Fresh™ products designed by The Wixon Protein Group and ideal for use with poultry products.
The all-natural Wix-Fresh product line, available in liquid and dry forms, can improve flavor, reduce sodium, and extend poultry shelf life. Wixon also offers a library of thousands of flavor systems in the form of seasonings, rubs, and marinades specifically for poultry, in addition to flexible delivery systems that meet label requirements.
Wixon’s line of technologies for poultry includes:
Wix-Fresh™ RSS (Reduced Sodium System) – reduces sodium for all poultry applications.
A fully customizable reduced sodium solution, Wix-Fresh RSS positively impacts flavor naturally without compromising on functionality. RSS generates up to a 50 percent reduction in sodium but has the stability of salt. Its natural flavors allow for a clean, reduced sodium product label. Suggested applications include: ground, emulsified, whole muscle, internal addition, topical rubs, and marinades/injection systems.
Wix-Fresh™ Mimic – reduces off-notes associated with listeria growth inhibitors.
Wix-Fresh Mimic masks the off-notes found in potassium and salt substitutes and potentiates natural savory notes. It also reduces off-notes associated with acetates, lactates, and diacetates. Suggested applications include: fresh, frozen, precooked, and further processed poultry containing potassium and functional listeria inhibitors.
Wix-Fresh™ Max – improves poultry products’ natural flavor and color.
Wix-Fresh Max masks off-notes in poultry applications, including soy, extends shelf life, and reduces warmed-over flavors. The technology potentiates savory notes and stabilizes flavor systems while providing an antioxidant benefit. Suggested applications include: deep fat fried breading systems and fresh, frozen, precooked, and further processed poultry.
Wix-Fresh™ MimicMax – masks off-notes associated with listeria inhibitors with the benefit of an antioxidant.
Wix-Fresh MimicMax masks the off-notes found in potassium and salt substitutes, while inhibiting oxidation and potentiating natural savory notes. Suggested applications include: fresh, frozen, precooked, and further processed poultry containing potassium and functional listeria inhibitors.
Wix-Fresh™ Miner – reduces the feathery dark notes often found in fresh whole muscle and ground poultry.
Suggested applications include: deep fat fried breading systems and fresh, frozen, precooked, and further processed poultry.
Wix-Fresh™ MinerMax – promotes the inherent flavor integrity of poultry while providing an antioxidant benefit.
Wix-Fresh MinerMax extends shelf life and reduces the feathery dark notes in fresh whole muscle and ground poultry. The technology also potentiates savory notes and inhibits oxidation. Suggested applications include: deep fat fried breading systems and fresh, frozen, precooked, and further processed poultry.
Wix-Fresh™ Umami – enhances and balances natural food flavors.
Wix-Fresh Umami provides synergy in complete meal systems to unite protein and other flavor components. The technology boosts savory notes, increases salt perception, and potentiates flavor. Suggested applications include: deep fat fried breading systems and fresh, frozen, pre-cooked, and further processed poultry.
Wix-Fresh™ OatMax – naturally enhances shelf life and water binding.
Wix-Fresh OatMax enhances overall savory notes, reduces warmed-over flavors, and promotes moisture retention. The technology provides a clean label, inhibits oxidation, and extends shelf-life, free of off-flavors or visual distractions. Suggested applications include: fresh, frozen, pre-cooked, and further processed poultry.
Wix-Fresh™ MDR – the value advantage antioxidant.
Wix-Fresh MDR is a cost-effective technology that promotes extended shelf life in fresh and ready-to-eat further processed poultry. It also reduces warmed-over flavors in precooked poultry and is functional in most poultry flavor inclusions or on its own. Suggested applications include: deep fat fried breading systems and fresh, frozen, precooked, and further processed poultry.
“Recent studies have shown that poultry consumption is fast on the rise and the number one meat served for dinner,” says Ron Ratz, director of protein development for Wixon. “Our all-natural Wix-Fresh products mask off-notes of precooked poultry, enhance seasoning and flavor systems, reduce sodium and warmed-over flavors, and more. Whatever your poultry challenge, Wixon has the solution.”
Founded in 1907, Wixon is a fully integrated meat, food, and beverage ingredient leader providing flavor technologies, custom-ground spices, blended seasonings, protein expertise, foodservice and menu solutions, and consumer products and packaging. Wixon’s brand promise of Service Driven Culinary Science gives customers the added benefit of food technology enhanced by the creativity of culinary arts. With its advanced scientific and culinary capabilities combined with a passion for service, Wixon drives innovation and provides solutions for its customers. Besides custom flavor formulations, Wixon offers R&D, product development, packaging options, inventory management, and just-in-time delivery. Located in St. Francis, Wis., a suburb of Milwaukee, Wixon is FSSC 22000 Certified and QAI Organic Certified. More information on Wixon or any of its products may be obtained at www.wixon.com or by calling (800) 841-5304.
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