{"id":26046,"date":"2026-07-17T17:54:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T15:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saccosystem.com\/?p=26046"},"modified":"2026-07-17T18:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T16:08:13","slug":"ready-to-eat-foods-making-safety-work-for-your-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saccosystem.com\/en\/blog\/ready-to-eat-foods-making-safety-work-for-your-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Ready\u2011to\u2011Eat Foods: making safety work for your brand\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Blog<\/a>><\/span><\/span>Ready\u2011to\u2011Eat Foods: making safety work for your brand\u00a0<\/span> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n Ready\u2011to\u2011Eat Foods: making safety work for your brand\u00a0 <\/h1>\n
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In the ready\u2011to\u2011eat (RTE) foods<\/strong> sector, safety<\/strong> is no longer just a regulatory requirement\u2014it is a key driver of market confidence<\/strong>. Products such as raw\u2011cured whole muscle meat, dry fermented sausages and salami are consumed without further cooking, making control of Listeria monocytogenes<\/em><\/strong> essential throughout processing, slicing and shelf life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond food safety and health risk <\/strong>concerns, Listeria<\/em> can have a major impact on business performance, resulting in product recalls, shorter shelf life, financial losses, and reputational damage. Today\u2019s producers need reliable, proven solutions that ensure effective protection without compromising product quality, sensory excellence, or the authenticity that consumers expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Built\u2011in protection through fermentation<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selected starter cultures <\/strong>with protective effects<\/strong> offer a natural <\/strong>and effective response<\/strong> to this challenge. Solutions like Lyocarni WBX\u201187 <\/strong>(containing bacteriocin-producing Carnobacterium<\/em>)and Lyocarni VDM\u2011107 <\/strong>(containing bacteriocin-producing L. sakei<\/em>) have been developed precisely with this dual role in mind: supporting controlled ripening\/fermentation while actively limiting the growth of Listeria monocytogenes<\/em>, integrating protection directly into the production process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mechanism is entirely natural. Thanks to the presence of selected bacteria, these cultures naturally limit pathogen growth through microbial competition and the production of inhibitory compounds, while supporting colour stability, aroma development and process consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proven performance under real conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Challenge tests conducted according to recognised ISO standards show that both cultures deliver measurable benefits. From primary contamination during processing to secondary contamination after slicing, the use of Lyocarni WBX-87 <\/strong>in whole\u2011muscle cured meats leads to progressive reduction <\/strong>or effective control of Listeria over time<\/strong>, even under demanding storage conditions. Complementary data in fermented salami shows that Lyocarni VDM-107<\/strong> ensures rapid early control<\/strong> of the pathogen, achieving >99.7% reduction<\/strong> by day 21<\/strong> and complete absence <\/strong>at the end of ripening<\/strong> (day 28). This provides an additional safety margin, even in products that do not support Listeria growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety without compromise<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultures with protective effect work in harmony with traditional meat recipes, preserving texture, flavour and typical sensory profiles. Their effectiveness extends from early fermentation through ripening and into shelf life\u2014even after slicing\u2014supporting safer products at critical stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, they align with clean\u2011label expectations<\/strong>, offering a natural<\/strong>, scalable and cost\u2011effective alternative<\/strong> compared to additive\u2011based strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As market expectations evolve, clean label is no longer a niche requirement \u2014 it is a mainstream demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turning safety into value<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes cultures with protective effects particularly attractive is their seamless integration<\/strong> into existing production processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By embedding protection into fermentation, meat producers can reduce risk, extend shelf\u2011life stability and strengthen customer trust. Because in RTE foods, safety done right doesn\u2019t just protect products \u2014 it protects brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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