Braised Beef

Braised Beef

 

🍊 Citrus Fiber for Braised Beef: A Natural Solution for Texture and Moisture Retention

Lemon Biotech Citrus Fiber × Innovation in Chinese-Style Prepared Meats

 

01|Common Challenges

In Chinese-style braised beef, cold-cut beef slices, and other cooked meat products—especially under the rising trend of low-fat and clean-label formulations—the following issues are increasingly common:

 

  • Dry, tough texture that lacks chewability (especially in large cuts or readytoeat beef shank)
  • Moisture loss during thawing or reheating, impacting both taste and visual appeal
  • Fragile slicing and low yield, particularly in coldcut production lines
  • Consumers demanding cleanlabel, natural ingredients, rejecting synthetic gums and additives

 

 

02|What Can Citrus Fiber Solve?

Lemon Biotech’s citrus fiber is derived from citrus peel and processed through a gentle method that retains its high waterbinding capacity, structureenhancing ability, and process compatibility. It functions as a natural, multifunctional ingredient in meat formulations:

 

Function  PerformanceMechanism  
Improve dry textureEnhances juiciness and smooth mouthfeelHigh hydration capacity forms a moist gel matrix
Retain moisture & shapeMinimizes water loss during heating/freezing Binds free water via protein interaction
Enhance structure  Prevents breakage and improves slicing yield Supports meat fiber network and maintains uniformity
Cleanlabel formulationReplaces gelatin or phosphatebased bindersSinglesource plant fiber with labelfriendly appeal

 

 

03|Usage Recommendations
 Suggested dosage: 0.6%–1.5% (based on raw meat weight)

   0.6%: Ideal for fattier beef cuts—enhances structure without changing mouthfeel
  1–1.5%: Suitable for leaner or dehydrationprone cuts like beef shank or brisket
 

 

 How to apply:

 Mix citrus fiber into the seasoning liquid and blend evenly with the raw meat before braising
 May be combined with plant protein, salt, or sugar to synergize waterholding capacity

 

Processing compatibility:Works well with traditional highheat braising, lowtemperature sous vide, and postcook chilled slicing

 

 

 

04|Ideal Application Scenarios

✅ Chinesestyle braised beef (whole cuts, sliced, or vacuumpacked)
✅ Coldcut cooked beef slices
✅ Readytoeat beef shank and beef tripe
✅ Mealprep dishes using cooked beef
✅ Highprotein, lowfat beef product lines

 

 

 

We are a dedicated manufacturer of natural, plantbased ingredients—committed to helping food producers achieve better texture and performance with fewer additives.

Citrus fiber is one of our flagship products, widely used in meat, dairy, beverages, and baked goods. Beyond raw materials, we offer technical support and tailored formulation solutions for meat structure optimization.

 

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