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BRINE SOLUTIONS FOR TENDERIZING AND YIELD IMPROVEMENT

Consumers crave succulent, tender meats that provide an unforgettable palate experience and manufacturers strive to deliver the ultimate juiciness and softness in their products that meet these consumer demands. That’s why FSL has perfected brine solutions that help manufacturers enhance the overall quality of animal-based proteins while reducing production costs, making premium meats more accessible in the market.

Brine solutions are a vital tool in meat processing, offering benefits such as tenderization and yield improvement. Depending on customer preferences, production facility capabilities, and target outcomes, brining methods may vary between injection, tumbling, or a combination of both.

Partnering with globally renowned suppliers and leveraging our in-house technical expertise, FSL offers a tailored range of brine solutions designed to meet various processing techniques and equipment. FSL’s brine solutions are carefully crafted using a blend of high-quality ingredients, including phosphate, gums, carrageenans, calcium salts and more. Understanding the diverse production requirements of manufacturers, FSL’s brine solutions are customisable with pickup percentages ranging from 20% to 50% and compatible with injection, tumbling, or double injection processes.

These components work synergistically to enhance the texture, juiciness and flavour of meat products, ensuring optimal results for manufacturers.

In the pages ahead we highlight different brine solutions from FSL designed to enhance industrial meat processing operations while addressing key concerns from manufacturers such as lowering production costs, improving yield and texture for various chicken / meat / seafood products.

 

BRINES FOR INJECTION

Brine Powders for Injection, revolutionizing meat processing operations by enhancing water binding capacity and improving the texture, juiciness, taste and appearance of poultry, red meat and seafood products. With injection pickups ranging from 20% to 50%, depending on brine quality and process, this solution offers unmatched versatility and efficiency.

 

Benefits For Manufacturers:

  • Tender Texture: Maintains tenderness while preserving product firmness.
  • Cost Savings: Decreases expenses to boost profitability.
  • Flexible Application: Adjust brine addition rates to suit diverse product requirements.
  • Enhanced Yield: Minimize cooking losses to maximize output and profits.
  • Superior Flavour: Elevate taste and juiciness for providing a better consumer experience.

 

BRINES FOR TUMBLING

Tumbling Brine Powders are crafted to enhance the water binding capacity and elevate the texture, succulence, flavour and visual appeal of poultry, red meat, and seafood products during tumbling processes. With a product pickup range of 20% to 40%, contingent upon the brine variant utilized, this solution offers unparalleled adaptability.

 

Benefits For Manufacturers:

  • Tender Texture: Maintains tenderness while preserving product
    firmness.
  • Cost Benefits: Lower costs to maximize margins through cost effective solutions for superior value and efficiency.
  • Extension: Customize brine addition rates to suit varied production requirements.
  • Enhanced Yield: Minimize cooking losses for increased profitability.
  • Superior Taste: Enhance flavour and juiciness for superior consumer satisfaction.

 

BRINES FOR INJECTION & TUMBLING

FSL also offers brines tailored for injection and tumbling processes that can transform the way fresh meat is prepared by manufacturers, enhancing its overall quality.

By increasing the water binding capacity, these brines elevate the texture, succulence, taste and appearance of poultry, red meat and seafood products. For optimal results, some customers prefer combining both injection and tumbling techniques, achieving a final product pickup ranging from 20% to 50%, contingent upon brine quality and processing methods.

 

Benefits For Manufacturers:

  • Tender Texture: Maintains tenderness while preserving product firmness.
  • Cost Benefits: Lower costs to maximize margins through cost-effective solutions for superior value and efficiency.
  • Extension: Customize brine addition rates to suit varied production requirements.
  • Enhanced Yield: Minimize cooking losses for increased profitability.
  • Superior Taste: Enhance flavour and juiciness for superior consumer satisfaction.

 

CLEAN LABEL BRINES

In today’s health-conscious society, consumers demand cleaner products free from allergens, harmful additives, and E numbers. At FSL, we understand this need, which is why we offer clean label brines which are formulated with amino acids and starch-based ingredients. One such innovative product is infused with natural ingredients like L-arginine, an amino acid known for its ability to break down tough muscle fibers in meat, resulting in a tender and flavourful endproduct for manufacturers. Additionally, the inclusion of starch and fiber enhances texture, yield and ensures uniform distribution of amino acids throughout the meat.

Benefits For Manufacturers:

  • Clean Label: Our brines are free from allergens, E numbers and harmful ingredients, meeting the demands of health-conscious consumers.
  • Tenderize Meat: The amino acid content in these brines tenderizes meat, enhancing its overall quality.
  • Yield Enhancement: This brine solution offers up to a 25% increase in yield, maximizing profitability for manufacturers.
  • Cost-Effective: Despite its superior quality, this product remains affordable, offering excellent value for money.