{"id":7641,"date":"2025-07-22T17:43:07","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T22:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/?post_type=news&p=7641"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:57:49","slug":"griffith-foods-launches-optitender-marinade-revolutionary-clean-label-solution-for-meat-tenderization-and-cook-time-reduction","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/es\/news\/griffith-foods-launches-optitender-marinade-revolutionary-clean-label-solution-for-meat-tenderization-and-cook-time-reduction\/","title":{"rendered":"Griffith Foods Launches OptiTender Marinade: Revolutionary Clean Label* Solution for Meat Tenderization and Cook Time Reduction"},"content":{"rendered":"

USDA Natural marinade provides enhanced tenderness while reducing cooking time by up to 25% in slow-cook applications<\/p>

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ALSIP, IL \u2013 July23, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Griffith Foods, a global developer and manufacturer of customized food ingredient solutions, is proud to announce the launch of OptiTender Marinade. This breakthrough clean-label tenderizing solution addresses growing consumer demand for natural ingredients while delivering significant operational benefits to protein processors.<\/p>

OptiTender Marinade represents an innovative approach to meat processing technology, offering a USDA Natural alternative to traditional enzyme-based tenderizers such as papain and bromelain. The innovative marinade provides enhanced meat tenderness while reducing cooking time by up to 25% in slow-cook applications.<\/p>

Addressing Critical Market Needs<\/strong><\/p>

With 85% of North American consumers interested in unprocessed or minimally processed foods and 54% expressing concern about overly processed meat products, OptiTender Marinade directly responds to evolving consumer preferences.[1]<\/a> Additionally, 58% of U.S. consumers are choosing cheaper cuts of red meat due to high prices, creating demand for solutions that can improve the eating quality of value cuts.[2]<\/a><\/p>

\u201cOptiTender was developed with our customers and end consumers in mind,\u201d said Keriane Falloon, Griffith Foods North America Category Management Director. at Griffith Foods. \u201cWe see the market moving towards clean label solutions, and, given our expertise in product development, we are well-positioned to bring these solutions to market, making food manufacturing simpler while meeting consumer demand.\u201d<\/p>

Key Benefits and Features<\/strong><\/p>