Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for use in processed meat, comprising: (a) between 0.2 and 3 mmol/g of carbonate selected from potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate, potassium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate and combinations thereof; (b) between 20 and 92% w/w of vegetal protein; (c) between 10 and 70% w/w of a vegetal fiber selected from the group of cellulose fiber, inulin and combinations thereof; (d) between 0 and 5% w/w of acid equivalent of glutamate; wherein the combination of components (a), (b), (c) and (d) constitutes at least 60 wt. % of the dry matter that is contained in the composition. This composition is capable of providing similar functionality to processed meat as phosphates. The invention also relates to a method for the preparation of the aforementioned composition and to the application of the composition in processed meat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a seasoning blend and/or a seasoning mixture containing betaine and sodium chloride, potassium chloride, a magnesium salt, green tea extract, and/or lysine. The present invention also relates to a method of seasoning a food ingredient and/or a food product with the seasoning blend and/or mixture containing betaine and sodium chloride, potassium chloride, a magnesium salt, green tea extract, and/or lysine. Further, the present invention relates to a use of the seasoning blend and/or mixture in reducing the content of sodium in a food ingredient and/or a food product.