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JUICYWHC

Juiciness & Water-Holding Capacity (WHC) Support System
Best for: Plant-based patties & burgers • Nuggets • Kebab/mince • Plant-based seafood cakes/sticks/chunks
Function: Improves WHC and juiciness, reduces purge, supports better bite and cook-loss consistency


JUICYWHC is a functional water-holding and juiciness support system designed to improve moisture retention and eating quality in plant-based meat and seafood analogues made from pea, soy, wheat, and blended plant proteins. Many plant-based products suffer from dryness, purge in pack, and higher cook-loss because plant proteins and fibers hydrate unevenly and release water under heat and shear.

JUICYWHC is built around controlled hydration chemistry and matrix stabilization, using targeted functionality that improves water distribution, water immobilization, and structure integrity during mixing, forming, and cooking. In fiber-rich and high-moisture systems, JUICYWHC helps manage NSP/fiber water-binding behavior and supports a more stable protein–water network, resulting in a juicier bite and more consistent performance across batches.

What it does

Best for

  • Burgers & patties (juicier bite, reduced shrink and purge)
  • Nuggets & formed products (better moisture retention, improved bite)
  • Kebab/mince (better hold, reduced dryness after cooking)
  • Plant-based seafood (improved moisture hold, reduced cracking and breakage)
  • High-fiber / multigrain / inclusion systems needing better hydration control
  • Add JUICYWHC during mixing / hydration step to ensure uniform water distribution.
  • Optimize hydration and mixing time for best WHC performance.
  • Finalize dosage through trials using KPIs: purge %, cook-loss %, juiciness perception, bite consistency, and yield.

Product Form

Free-flowing powder

Packaging

1 kg • 5 kg • 25 kg (industrial packs)

  • Hydration control: Improves water distribution and reduces “free water” zones that cause purge
  • Fiber/NSP management: Helps stabilize water binding in high-fiber systems, improving processing consistency
  • Matrix stabilization: Supports a stronger protein–water network so water stays held during heating
  • Better cook stability: Improved water immobilization reduces cook-loss and shrink variability

(JUICYWHC is commonly used alongside binding systems when both structure + juiciness are required.)

Burgers & patties • Nuggets • Kebab/mince • Plant-based seafood (cakes/sticks/chunks) • High-fiber analogues • Products requiring reduced purge and improved juiciness

0.10–0.50% on total mix
(Exact dosage depends on protein type, hydration level, fiber load, fat system, and cooking method.)

FAQ -JUICYWHC

What is JUICYWHC used for?

It is used to improve juiciness and water-holding capacity (WHC) in plant-based burgers, nuggets, mince, and seafood analogues, reducing dryness and purge.

WHC is the ability of the protein/fiber matrix to hold water during storage and cooking. Higher WHC reduces purge and improves cooked juiciness.

By improving water distribution and immobilization, it reduces free water release that causes syneresis/purge during chilling.

Yes. Better water retention supports lower cook-loss and improved yield, especially in high-moisture products.

Yes—fiber-rich systems often need hydration control. JUICYWHC helps manage water binding for better processing and texture.

Add during the hydration/mixing step, so it can distribute evenly and stabilize water in the matrix.

It primarily improves juiciness and mouthfeel. Texture may feel more tender due to better hydration; for higher firmness, combine with a binding system.

Yes. Combining binding + WHC is common to achieve both structure and juiciness.

It can improve freeze–thaw tolerance by reducing water separation, but results depend on the formulation. Trials are recommended.

  • Too low: dry bite, purge, higher cook-loss
  • Too high: overly wet feel or softer bite (depends on system)

PLANTBIND TG

Burgers, patties, nuggets, kebab/mince, seafood chunks/cakes

JUICYWHC

Patties, nuggets, sausages, kebab/mince, seafood analogues

PLANTBIND PLUS

High-water / high-fiber formulations, difficult blends, high-speed lines

WHC MAX

Fat-rich analogues, emulsified mixes (sausages, nuggets, seafood analogues)

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Food & Agriculture

Protein & Processing

Industrial Applications