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A savoury snack for the journey, in your lunchbox or with drinks may seem easy to choose. However, meat snacks can vary considerably in their ingredients, portion size, preparation and storage requirements. Packaging that uses terms such as “traditional”, “extra meat” or “high in protein” does not always tell you what you practically need to know.
The most common poor purchases result from three pitfalls:
Start by checking the preparation instructions. A salami snack, mini salami or dried sausage is often intended to be eaten straight away, but this does not automatically apply to every sausage.
The Laweiju Sichuan green pepper sausage states that the product must be steamed or fried and cooked thoroughly. According to the product information, Laweiju Suzhou sausage can be steamed, stir-fried or served sliced. La Wei Ju Hubei Preserved Pork is frozen and must be cooked thoroughly. These products are therefore better suited to a meal, rice dish or drinks occasion when you have time to cook than to a quick meat snack for the journey.
A ready-to-eat snack, such as beef jerky, mini salami or marinated duck wings, is more practical for the train, the office or a walk. Always look for the words ready to eat, “ready to eat” or “cooking required”.
Nutritional values per 100 grams make products easier to compare. However, the actual portion may be much smaller.
A higher protein content does not automatically mean that a product is more suitable for every situation. Jerky is generally lightweight and easy to portion by the bag. A dried sausage may have a firmer texture and contain more fat. If you want to limit salt or allergens, check the full ingredients list and nutritional table on the packaging.
Check which types of meat have been used, as well as which additives and flavourings are present. Bifi products include pork, beef, salt and spices such as pepper, coriander and garlic. The Bifi Mini varieties are also described as smoked dried sausage and, according to the product information, contain no added flavour enhancers, artificial flavourings or colourings.
Stegeman Chorizo has a flavour profile featuring paprika, garlic and pepper. The sausage is mildly spicy and must be removed from its inedible casing before slicing. If you enjoy a spicy meat snack, a Chinese variety with Sichuan pepper and chilli may be more appealing. According to Laweiju’s product description, it centres on a strong mala flavour. The product also lists flavour enhancers, so do not present such brand information as an independent quality assessment.
Pay particular attention to allergens. Chinese snacks may contain, for example, soya, wheat, fish or sesame. A product may be described differently online from the way it appears on a specific pack. Therefore, use the label as your final check before ordering or eating.
Why it suits this profile: Six small sausages in one pack are easy to divide during a day out, in a lunchbox or at a casual drinks gathering.
The portion size is clear, and the product information states that the sausages are smoked and intended to be eaten straight away as a snack. Always check the current packaging.
60 grams in total, six pieces, 24 grams of protein per 100 grams and no added flavour enhancers, artificial flavourings or colourings according to the product description.
Why it suits this profile: The individual 25-gram bags are handy for work, travel and active days out when you want to take a set portion with you.
The packaging makes the amount per eating occasion clear. This means you do not need to open the entire multipack at once.
12 bags of 25 grams, 300 grams in total, with 41 grams of protein per 100 grams according to the product information. Store in a dry place and consume immediately after opening.
Why it suits this profile: This Chinese meat snack is aimed at lovers of a distinctive, very spicy flavour and works well with rice, noodles or a hot meal.
The preparation method is clearly stated: steam for 15 minutes or stir-fry until the product is fully cooked. It is therefore not a snack to take with you uncooked.
260 grams per pack, Sichuan pepper and chilli in the ingredients list, and suitable for steaming, stir-frying or adding to dishes.
Store dried sausage and jerky according to the label, usually in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Seal opened packaging securely to help prevent drying out and contamination. For products that need to be refrigerated after opening, follow the storage period stated on the packaging.
Also note the difference between a dried sausage, salami and marinated meat snack. A dried sausage is often firm and suitable for slicing, while jerky may be thinner and drier. A spicy meat snack with sauce or marinade may contain more moisture and therefore have different storage instructions.
We have put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
Choose an individually wrapped mini salami or beef jerky. Check whether the product is ready to eat, how many grams one portion contains and which storage instructions apply. A product that needs cooking is less practical for eating on the go.
This varies by product. Always follow the best-before date and the instructions on the packaging. Some dry products should be kept tightly sealed; others need to be refrigerated after opening and consumed within a specified period.
Many meat snacks contain protein, but the amount varies. Compare the figure per 100 grams and then look at the portion size. Also pay attention to fat, saturates and salt. “High in protein” is no reason to skip the ingredients list or allergen information.
