Dried beef brain is freeze-dried and finely ground brain tissue from cattle. Our capsules consist of 60 % beef brain from pasture-raised cattle from Estonia and 40 % organic liver. Eight capsules correspond to a daily portion of 3,200 mg of organ powder, and one tub of 240 capsules lasts 30 days. Apart from brain, liver and the beef gelatine capsule shell, the product contains nothing.
What does beef brain contain?
The brain is the fattiest organ of cattle. Its tissue consists largely of phospholipids such as phosphatidylserine and sphingomyelin, along with cholesterol and the omega-3 fatty acid DHA. These components are part of the organ’s natural composition. Their content in our capsules is neither measured nor declared, and the capsules are not a supplement dosed for these substances.
Natural vitamin B12, vitamin A and copper
Vitamin B12 contributes to the normal function of the nervous system, to normal psychological function, to normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin A comes mainly from the organic liver and is present as retinol. Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system, to the maintenance of normal skin and to the maintenance of normal vision.
Copper contributes to the normal function of the nervous system, to the normal function of the immune system and to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Why combine brain and liver?
Brain and liver have very different profiles. The brain brings its fat- and phospholipid-rich composition, while the liver contributes vitamin A, vitamin B12 and copper. Together they form a combination of two organ meats inspired by traditional nose-to-tail eating.
Brain in traditional cooking
In Austria and southern Germany brain with egg is a classic, in France people know pan-fried cervelle, in Mexico tacos de sesos and in India bheja fry. For centuries, brain was a valued delicacy in many cuisines. Today it has largely disappeared from European butchers. Our capsules bring it back into the diet, with no recipe and no preparation.
Why freeze-dried?
Freeze-drying removes water from the brain and liver at very low temperatures without heating them. Heat-sensitive components are largely preserved. What remains is a concentrated organ powder that is shelf-stable, neutral in taste and precisely dosed.
Quality and origin
The beef brain comes from pasture-raised cattle from Estonia, the liver from EU organic pasture farming. Each capsule contains only the freeze-dried organs, with no fillers, anti-caking agents or colourings. We additionally have the product lab-tested for nutrients and purity (see “Lab analyses & certificates”).
Who are beef brain capsules for?
Beef brain capsules are for anyone who, following the nose-to-tail principle, also wants to add rare organ meats to their diet that are hardly available in shops any more. They suit people who prefer whole foods over synthetic single supplements. As the capsule shell is made of beef gelatine, the product is not vegetarian.