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Summary

The video explores the fascinating production process of frikandellen in the Netherlands, highlighting that around 500 million are consumed annually. It details how frikandellen are made from minced chicken, enhanced with various ingredients like bacon, dried onions, and a secret spice mix. The mixture is processed into a smooth paste, shaped, and cooked in boiling water to eliminate bacteria. After freezing, each frikandel is inspected for quality before being packed for distribution. The entire process, from raw ingredients to final product, emphasizes the care and precision involved in creating this beloved snack.

Takeaways

• 🍟 Every year in the Netherlands, 500 million frikandellen are consumed.
• 📏 This equates to about 30 frikandellen per person annually.
• 🌍 If laid end-to-end, these frikandellen would stretch approximately 90,000 kilometers.
• 🥩 A frikandel is essentially a skinless sausage made primarily from chicken meat.
• 🔄 The chicken meat is ground into a puree-like consistency before further processing.
• 🧂 To enhance flavor, ingredients like bacon bits, dried onions, salt, breadcrumbs, dextrose, and flavor enhancers are added.
• 🔒 The spice mix used in frikandellen is a closely guarded secret, known only to two people in the factory.
• 🔪 The mixture is then blended until it reaches a smooth, cohesive mass.
• 💧 The formed frikandellen are boiled in hot water for approximately nine minutes to eliminate bacteria and shape them.
• ❄️ After boiling, the frikandellen are rapidly frozen at -18 degrees Celsius to preserve freshness.

Q & A

How many frikandellen are consumed in the Netherlands each year?

Approximately 500 million frikandellen are consumed in the Netherlands annually.

What is the average number of frikandellen consumed per person per year?

Each person in the Netherlands consumes about 30 frikandellen per year.

If laid end to end, how far would all the frikandellen stretch?

If laid end to end, the frikandellen would stretch approximately 90,000 kilometers.

What is a frikandel primarily made of?

A frikandel is primarily made of minced chicken meat.

What happens to the chicken meat before it is made into frikandellen?

The chicken meat is pre-ground and appears somewhat like a puree before further processing.

Why does chicken meat need additional ingredients?

Chicken meat lacks flavor on its own, which is why bacon bits and various seasonings are added to enhance the taste.

What is the significance of the secret spice mix in frikandellen?

The spice mix is a closely guarded secret, known only to two people in the entire factory.

What process do the frikandellen undergo after being shaped?

After being shaped, the frikandellen are cooked in boiling water to kill any bacteria and to set their shape.

At what temperature are frikandellen frozen, and why?

Frikandellen are frozen at -18 degrees Celsius to preserve freshness and prevent spoilage.

How are defective frikandellen identified during production?

Defective frikandellen are identified and removed by a camera system that monitors the production line.