Solbar Industries (Ashdod, Israel) is a company that focuses on both the issues of health and function. In fact, Solbar's soy isoflavones have been used in a wide range of clinical studies that have helped build the body of knowledge that supports the health benefits of soy products. The company has developed a line of soy proteins for use with meat and meat products. The Solcon S line consists of three products, each of which is derived from identity-preserved soybeans.
One product, Solcon S 200, is a high-viscosity concentrate developed for use with sausage or formulated meat products, that is, meat emulsions or chopped meat products. The product helps improve process control and meat batter viscosity, and enhances the ability to form the products. Using the Solcon product also helps ensure structure and cohesion. When used in frozen products, they reduce shrinkage, improve succulence and enhance flavor stability. The other products in the Solcon S line include Solcon S 100 and Solcon S 300. Both may be used in whole meat muscle brines, in products such as corned beef or pastrami.