The applicable legislation requires that the quantity of ingredients which is used to manufacture the product is specified and not what is left over at the end. Since minipic is also air-dried, the meat used loses much of its weight. In order to produce 100 grams minipic, over 150 grams of meat and other ingredients are therefore required.

Yes! The process used to produce minipic ensures, in particular, that the risk of listeriosis or toxoplasmosis is excluded, as long as the packaging remains undamaged. The low water content of minipic also prevents any dangerous microorganisms, which theoretically could still be present, from growing.

The manufacturing process for minipic differs significantly from that of salami and even more so from that of raw meat products. The risk of listeriosis or toxoplasmosis is excluded. The laboratory specialists(*) also confirm that due to the production process guaranteed by us there is no risk of toxoplasmosis or listeriosis associated with minipic(**). 
minipic can therefore be eaten by pregnant women without any problems at all and is a safe alternative to dry-cured sausages and dry-cured products.

(*)SQTS: Swiss Quality Testing Services, one of the leading laboratories in Switzerland (www.sqts.ch)

(**)Risk analysis conducted on minipic by SQTS (in December 2012/January 2013)

No, minipic is a pre-cooked product which can be consumed immediately after purchase - even when not refrigerated - without any other preparation. That is why the most common way of preparing minipic is also the simplest: tear open the packaging, bite into it and enjoy! However, minipic also has many different uses in the kitchen. Here are some related ideas to inspire you: www.minipic.ch/rezepte.

Recipes for cooking with minipic are available on our website at www.minipic.ch/recipes.