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Pine brosauce

W/O Pickering ssamjang flavored sauce with bromelain-rich pineapple core for meat digestion.

Pine Brosauce is a functional ssamjang-based sauce designed to support protein digestion for people who experience difficulty digesting meat, including older adults. The product utilizes upcycled pineapple core extract, a sustainable ingredient naturally rich in bromelain, transforming agricultural by-products into a value-added food ingredient while reducing food waste. Unlike conventional sauces, Pine Brosauce incorporates bromelain-rich pineapple core extract into a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion system, helping protect the active ingredient and maintain product stability during storage. Combined with a traditional Korean ssamjang base, it provides a familiar flavor that can be easily incorporated into everyday meals without changing consumers' eating habits. Pine Brosauce delivers three key values: sustainable upcycling of pineapple by-products, support for protein digestion through natural bromelain, and a convenient sauce format for daily use. It is suitable for consumers who experience reduced digestive efficiency, including older adults, individuals recovering from illness, and health-conscious consumers seeking easier meat digestion. By combining sustainable ingredient utilization with innovative food technology, Pine Brosauce offers an eco-friendly and practical solution for improving protein digestion while promoting the effective use of food resources.