Seasoning Mix Question

[fished]

I'm looking on the B&P site at their trail bologna seasoning and it says to add "special meat binder". Anyone know what that is and is it needed or can something else be used instead? Below is what I am looking at. I tried clicking on the embedded link, but got an error message.

Trail Style Bologna Seasoning
$8.15
This famous Amish bologna originated in the town of Trail, Ohio. Add Special Meat Binder. This area close to Canton, Ohio still has a very large population of Amish working farms.

Thanks Ed

 

[DanMcG]

It's a blend of phosphates that they sell. They help retain moisture.

Special Meat Binder (8 0z) [HSB] - $5.00 : Butcher & Packer, Sausage Making and Meat Processing Supplies

Butcher & Packer Special Meat Binder (8 0z) [HSB] - Here is a product which can eliminate the need for any other form of meat binder. Soy protein concentrate, milk powder, whey, starches, and gums are all binders which are used to retain water which makes you think you are getting more. These...

www.butcher-packer.com

 

[fished]

So could milk powder be used to accomplish the same results?

 

[DanMcG]

Read up on it here.

Additives and water retention agents

Additives and water retention agents play the most important role in commercially produced meat products.

www.meatsandsausages.com

 

[HalfSmoked]

Good pointers DanMcG.
Ask on the forum and you will get some help and a dierection to pursue.

Warren

 

[HalfSmoked]

Thanks for the like JC in GB it is greatly appreciated.

Warren

 

[fished]

Dan, thanks for that link, very informative. After reading that I would rather use the milk powder than their special meat binder.

Thanks Ed

 

[HalfSmoked]

Will Squared Thanks for the likes they are greatly appreciated.

Warren