Effectiveness of digital traceability in long-term storage of semi-smoked sausages

Semi-smoked sausages are one of the most popular meat products in the world. However, during long-term storage, semi-smoked sausages can be subjected to various unfavorable factors that can lead to deterioration of their quality and safety. This study evaluates the effectiveness of digital traceability in long-term storage of semi-smoked sausages. The main areas of research include conducting experimental studies to evaluate the effectiveness of digital traceability. The scientific significance of the study reveals the effectiveness of using digital traceability to ensure the quality and safety of semi-smoked sausages during long-term storage. The practical significance of the study is that its results can be used to implement digital traceability in the production of semi-smoked sausages. The study utilized blockchain technology to track the storage parameters of semi-smoked sausages. As an experimental object, semismoked sausages with the addition of vegetable components were developed. The storage parameters of the sausages were tracked for 3 months. The results of the study showed that digital traceability provides reliable and transparent control over the condition of semi-smoked sausages at all storage stages. Digital traceability allows monitoring of the following sausage storage parameters: temperature, humidity, light, oxygen, carbon dioxide. These parameters are critical to ensure the quality and safety of semi-smoked sausages. Digital traceability enables real-time monitoring of these parameters, facilitating timely interventions to prevent the deterioration of product quality. In addition, digital traceability ensures transparency of the sausage storage process. Any interested person can get access to information about product storage parameters. This helps to increase consumer confidence in the safety of semi-smoked sausages. The results of the study can be used to implement digital traceability in the production of semi-smoked sausages. The introduction of digital traceability will improve the quality and safety of semi-smoked sausages, as well as increase consumer confidence in this product.