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Personified Sausage Art

So-se-jin is the Art of Modelling Sausages to Look Like People

— April 30, 2014 — Lifestyle
Your mother may have told you to never play with your food, but a new type of food art in Japan called so-se-jin is an exception. So-se-jin, or "sausage people" are being added into bento boxes in restaurants in Japan. They are also a great way for parents to entice their children to eat.

The little wieners can easily be cut up, prior to being cooked, to resemble a person. You can create arms, a little face and legs -- the concept is essentially the meat version of string cheese. Some people are even topping them with little edible hats and hair or dressing them with condiments.

Japan is known for its outlandish gastronomical creations that go viral, so it will come as no surprise if this concept gets picked up and turned into a meat-market product, perhaps by Oscar Meyer.
Trend Themes
1. Food Sculpting - The trend of using food as a medium for creative sculpture opens up new opportunities for food artists and chefs to showcase their skills and create visually stunning culinary experiences.
2. Interactive Food Presentation - The use of so-se-jin, or sausage people, in bento boxes presents an interactive and playful way to present food, appealing to both children and adults and creating a unique dining experience.
3. Edible Artistry - The combination of food and art in the form of so-se-jin offers a platform for artists and food enthusiasts to explore the boundaries of culinary creativity, disrupting traditional notions of food presentation.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can embrace the concept of so-se-jin as a way to introduce innovative and visually captivating products, catering to consumers looking for unique culinary experiences.
2. Restaurant and Hospitality - Restaurants can incorporate so-se-jin techniques in their menu offerings, attracting customers with visually appealing and interactive food presentations, creating a memorable dining experience.
3. Food Art and Sculpture - The emergence of so-se-jin as a form of food art opens up opportunities for food artists and sculptors to showcase their talents, creating customized creations for events, exhibitions, and collaborations.
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