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 | Performance | Mechanism |
| Improve dry texture | Enhances juiciness and smooth mouthfeel | High hydration capacity forms a moist gel matrix |
| Retain moisture & shape | Minimizes 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 formulation | Replaces gelatin or phosphatebased binders | Singlesource 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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