What are Sodium Erythorbate and Ascorbic Acid used for?

Sodium Erythorbate and Ascorbic Acid

Sodium Erythorbate, and Ascorbic Acid are known as “Cure Accelerators”.  When used they directly accelerate the nitrite (NO2-) conversion (actually, a reduction reaction itself) to NO.  This means sodium erythorbate speeds up converting nitrite to nitric oxide, so more nitric oxide will be available to react and create the cured meat color, in a shorter … Read more

I am my own supply chain! A High Caliber Guide to holiday gift-giving

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In a year where “supply chain disruption”, “staying home” and “shortage” are the buzz words we challenge you to MAKE YOUR OWN Christmas gifts. We realize that not everyone is crafty enough to whip up a Christmas Charcuterie Chalet (but now I bet you want to try). However, you can craft some of your tried … Read more

Shipping Natural Products for Home Processing

Thank you very much for ordering natural products from High Caliber Products.   When you place an order online and select shipping, we want you to know that we take the appropriate care to ensure that your items are shipped out in a timely and safe manner.   Due to the sensitive features of some natural products, … Read more

How to Use Collagen Sausage Casing

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What are the benefits of Collagen Casing? This edible manufactured casing has different options depending on if you’re making a fresh or a smoked sausage. Fresh Collagen Casing Fresh Collagen Casing (cannot be smoked) sold in 22 or 30mm sizes for breakfast, maple, Italian, bratwurst. This type of collagen casing is best for fresh or … Read more

Natural Sausage Casing Safe Handling Procedures

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Natural Sausage Casing by High Caliber Products High Caliber provides high-quality, traditional natural sausage casing that non-manufactured. The sausage stays tender, juicy and fresh. There are many benefits to Natural Casing: Variable permeability allows the product to “breathe” Experience a distinctive “snap” that only natural casing can provide Help protect and retain the fine flavor … Read more

Dry-age steak at home with Umai

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Age your beef at home with Umai Dry® Steakhouse Quality Beef at Home If you have ever had the privilege of enjoying a steak at a high-end steakhouse, you know that nothing compares to a perfectly prepared and properly aged cut of beef. If you’re lucky enough to have experienced such a treat, you also … Read more