ANALYSIS OF THE DECLARED COMPOSITION OF SAUSAGES AVAILABLE ON THE POLISH MARKET

Due to the increasing pace of people's lives, the demand for convenient food is increasing. An example of such food are sausages. Sausages are a meat product, so in their composition the vast majority should be high-quality meat. Another characteristic of sausages is their homogenization and soft texture. In addition, it is a product that has been designed with the desired sensory qualities both hot and cold. For these reasons, among others, sausages are a frequent choice of consumers in the meat products segment. Unfortunately, not all of these products are considered wholesome meat products. This, however, shows that these are not always products that should be consumed in the daily diet, e.g. by children and sensitive consumers. The aim of this article was to analyze the composition of sausages of various brands (both discounters' own brands and those enjoying great popularity) and to classify them in terms of quality