Banned "meat glue" was found in sausages from the Velikiye Luki meat processing plant.

Experts believe this enzyme can alter the structure of proteins and glue their molecules together, artificially increasing the yield of the finished product. However, the effects of this additive on human HEALTH have not been adequately studied, and some medical experts associate the consumption of products containing microbial transglutaminase with an increased risk of diseases such as Alzheimer 's and decreased immunity.

By law, the use of this enzyme in the food industry is not permitted, and its presence indicates dishonesty on the part of the manufacturer.