We have collected the FAQ that relate to our products. The answers are presented below:

1) What is the content of this product?

Polsoja's products contain:

• soya protein originating exclusively from non-GMO soya;
• wheat protein (i.e. gluten);
• non-GMO corn starches;
• vegetable fat (that is why Polsoja's products are cholesterol-free);
• vegetable substances that improve structure and consistency, such as carrageen, starch, methyl cellulose (soluble dietary fibre);
• seasonings, aromas and additives of vegetable origin only.

Polsoja's products do not contain any:

• meat, animal fat, gelatine, eggs, milk, or any derivatives of the foregoing - they are 100% vegetable,
• preservatives,
• cholesterol, because they are of vegetable origin.

 

2) Why do your products contain an "E number" additive?

All the food additives that are allowed in Poland are marked with the prefix "E" followed by a relevant number. The prefix "E" comes from the otherwise known and friendly word "Europe". Consequently, the substances marked with an "E" are the food additives that have been officially assessed for use in the European Union.

Contrary to the popular belief, the "E" symbol is not equivalent to a "preservative".

Food additives marked with the prefix "E" are divided into several groups: E100-E199 colours, E200-E299 preservatives and acidity regulators, E300-E399 antioxidants and acidity regulators, E400-E499 thickeners, stabilisers, emulsifiers, etc., E500-E599 auxiliary substances, E600-E699 flavour enhancers, E900-E999 sweeteners, waxes, others, E1000-E1999 stabilisation agents, preservatives, thickeners, others. According to law, information that must be presented on food labels may include either an "E" prefix followed by the relevant number or the name and the technological function, for instance: either: E330 - antioxidant, or: citric acid - antioxidant.

As a result, even if the "E" prefix is omitted in the content, this does not necessarily mean that the product is free from the additive marked with such a prefix.  

Our products contain the following additives marked with the "E" prefix:

E1422 - acetylated distarch adipate (a kind of starch - thickening agent); E150 - caustic sulphite caramel (caramel - food colouring); E407 - carrageenan (seaweed extract - thickening agent); E461 - methyl cellulose (derivative of dietary fibre - thickener); E509 - calcium chloride (firming agent used in tofu production).

Needless to say, all the afore-mentioned additives are legal and safe, they do not originate from animals or any genetically modified organisms. They are used for technological purposes only, i.e. to give the product its proper structure and texture.

3) Are your products made from genetically modified soya?

No, they are not. We use only non-GMO substances that are certified by our suppliers. Additionally, on the regular basis, we have our products examined by independent professional laboratories. The results of such examinations prove that our products are free from genetically modified organisms. For reference, see our website at: http://www.polsoja.com.pl/index.php/Produkty/wyniki-bada-naszych-produktow.html

4) Why are your sausages called sausages, if they contain no meat?

Our objective is to give our customers the product of a familiar application, but made of vegetable ingredients. The name "sausage" or "slices" suggests that the product may be used on sandwiches, roasted sandwiches, or a pizza. We named our products after their corresponding meaty prototypes to make them more approachable for the customers.

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