Backwoods Trehalose is a natural sugar, with a mild sweet flavor and the same calorie count as sugar. It also is a natural antioxidant. It is used as a flavor enhancer for gamey meat and fish. Trehalose improves the flavor of food by taking the 'WILD' out of game, the "FISHY" out of fish and the "FOWL" out of turkey. It also helps eliminate "Freezer Flavor". When making sausage, Trehalose helps retain water and reduce shrinkage while preserving the texture of food and protecting it from drying out.