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Added Value Products
Course information
Schools
Price
Course fee, standard price: 1200 EUR
Course fee, partnership price: 900 EUR
Dates
31 Aug - 4 Sep 2026
Qualifies as
Erasmus+ course
Levels
Basic level
Added value products
This creative and practical course focuses on transforming raw meat into high-quality products with added value. Participants gain hands-on experience producing sausages, smoked and marinated products, and learn how to balance traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and sustainability.
The course emphasizes nose-to-tail principles, efficient use of raw materials, and contemporary cooking techniques such as sous vide. Participants will develop both technical and sensory skills to design, test, and evaluate new product concepts.
Ideal for butchers, food technologists, and educators who want to expand their expertise in product innovation and meat processing.
Topics covered
- Sausage production including frankfurters and coarse-ground varieties
- Curing, smoking, and drying methods for premium products
- Marinating techniques and flavor development
- Nose-to-tail principles and sustainable raw material use
- Cooking methods such as sous vide and frying
- Product presentation and sensory evaluation
Learning outcomes
- Produce a range of added-value meat products using modern techniques
- Apply curing, smoking, and drying processes safely and effectively
- Develop new marinated and cooked products with attention to quality and flavor
- Utilize all parts of the animal through nose-to-tail production principles
- Evaluate products based on texture, taste, and presentation
- Integrate innovation and sustainability in meat processing