Braised
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What it is
Braised is a cooking method, not an ingredient itself. It involves searing food, typically meat, and then simmering it slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered pot. This process tenderizes tougher cuts of meat and develops rich flavors.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use braising to prepare tender and flavorful meat components for packaged foods. It is commonly found in frozen dinners, entrees, and slow-cooker meal kits where the slow cooking process is desired for texture and taste. The term 'braised' on a label indicates the meat has undergone this specific cooking method.
Health notes
Braising is a cooking technique and does not have a regulatory status as a food additive. The health implications are related to the ingredients used in the braising liquid and the type of meat. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate cooking methods. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) do not evaluate cooking methods.
Allergen info
Braising itself is not an allergen. However, the ingredients used in the braising liquid (such as wheat-based soy sauce or dairy) or the meat itself could be allergens. Always check the ingredient list for specific allergen information.
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Frontera Foods, Inc.
Medium Barbacoa Braised Beef And Black Beans, Three Chile Barbacoa Sauce, Grain Blend & Peppers Taco Bowl, Barbacoa
High in sodium — 21% DV per serving
98kcal
7.1Protein
2.1Fat
12.9Carbs
Frontera Foods, Inc.
Medium Barbacoa Taco Skillet Slow-Braised Beef, Black Beans, Three Chile Barbacoa Sauce, Red Potatoes, Barbacoa
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
94kcal
7.0Protein
3.1Fat
9.4Carbs
Frontera Foods, Inc.
Mild Seared, Braised Pork With New Mexico Chile Sauce, Peppers, Grain Blend & Pineapple Al Pastor Taco Bowl, Mild
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
99kcal
5.3Protein
3.3Fat
11.5Carbs
ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC
Medium Carnitas Slow-Braised Pork With Roasted Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce, Roasted Poblanos & Onions Taco Skillet, Medium Carnitas
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
87kcal
5.8Protein
3.3Fat
8.3Carbs
ConAgra Foods Packaged Foods, LLC
Pork Carnitas Burrito Slow-Braised Pork With Tomatillo-Chile Sauce, Cilantro Rice, Pinto Beans, Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Pepper Jack Cheese Bowl, Pork Carnitas Burrito
High in sodium — 32% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving
127kcal
6.7Protein
5.7Fat
12.4Carbs