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Cytoguard® LA 20

CytoGuard® LA 20 is a powerful, clean label antimicrobial, based on Lauric Arginate (LAE). Use in RTE meat products including ham, hot dogs, roast beef, turkey. Lauric Arginate (LAE) is a derivative of lauric acid, L-arginine and ethanol – all naturally occurring substances. It has high water solubility, activity over a wide pH range (3-7), GRAS and non-toxic, effective against a wide range of bacteria.

Brand: Cytoguard (15 products)

Ingredient Name: Lauric Arginate (LAE)

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Shelf Life Enhancer

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Allergen-free, Clean Label, Natural, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based

Features: Anti-Bacterial, Antimicrobial, Broad pH Stability, Cost Effective, Easy To Use, Enhanced Shelf Life, Long Shelf Life, Odorless

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredient Origin
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Ethyl Alcohol, L-Arginine, Lauric Acid, Lauric Arginate (LAE)
Food Additive Number
E 243, INS 243
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Food Ingredients Features
Product Highlights
  • Lauric Arginate (LAE) is GRAS certified and approved for use in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, among other countries
  • LAE is a powerful antimicrobial known to reduce various foodborne pathogens and spoilage bacteria
  • Provides the initial kill step in the food production process and packaging equivalent to in situ pasteurization, significantly reducing bacteria loads
  • When combined with other natural preservatives, it can substantially improve food safety and shelf life
  • Does not affect the taste or the sensorial properties of the food
  • CytoGUARD LA is a highly cost-effective antimicrobial agent
  • Safe to use in food applications.
  • L-arginine is an essential amino acid present in many food sources, including poultry, seafood, cheese, cereals, nuts, seeds.
  • Lauric acid can be found in oils such as coconut and palm kernel.
  • Ethanol is the product of the fermentation of sugars. It is short-chain alcohol.
  • Lauric Arginate is a food-grade antimicrobial synthesized from food components lauric acid, naturally occurring in palm and coconuts, and L-arginine, an essential amino acid. Its remarkable antimicrobial properties, paired with low toxicity levels, make it an optimal bactericidal control tool in food production. This unique antimicrobial agent made from natural ingredients is proven to be extremely effective and can kill up to 99.99% of the foodborne pathogens and spoilage bacteria in a wide range of products.
Features
  • Kills bacteria on contact (best used as a surface treatment)
  • Can be used with other inhibitors to extend shelf life
  • Easy to use
  • Low cost in use
  • Clear flavorless liquid
  • Stable up to one year
  • Made in the U.S.
Benefits
  • Broad-spectrum antimicrobial
  • Effective tool for pathogenic bacteria control providing a high degree of food safety
  • Effective against spoilage bacteria which is an important step to ensure food protection and food quality
  • Activity over a wide pH range (3 to 7)
  • High partition coefficient (>10) means the agent concentrates in the water phase of products, where most bacterial activity occurs
  • Does not affect the appearance or flavor of the food
  • Low Usage Levels
  • Processing aid status in some applications
  • Efficacy supported by extensive internal studies and published documents (including USDA) and can be validated with customer products at A&B Ingredients micro lab

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Food & Nutrition Applications
Applications

The preferred method of application of CytoGuard™ LA 20 is through the SLIC® (Sprayed Lethality In Container) process. Due to its high activity and wide pH stability range, CytoGuard™ LA 20 can be used at low dosages with no perceptible impact on flavor.
 

  • Raw meat and poultry
  • Ready-to-eat fresh cuts of meat and poultry
  • Frozen seafood
  • Dairy
  • Fresh produce
  • Prepared salads and more

Properties

Appearance
Translucent light yellow
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value (1% Solution)2 - 4--
Active Ingredient Content (Lauric Arginate)10 ± 1%-
Moisturemax. 10%-
Viscositymax. 300cPs-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bacillus Subtillis46--
Candida Albicans138--
Escherichia Coli92--
Listeria Monocytogenes92--
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa183--
Salmonella92--
Staphylococcus Aureus46--
Staphylococcus Epid92--

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Regulations
  • LAE is GRAS Certified:
  • Granted by a panel of FDA experts in the U.S. through scientific procedures set forth under 21 CFR & 170.30(b)
  • Approved in Canada, EU, Mexico, Australia/NZ

Technical Details & Test Data

Technical Details
  • A&B Ingredients is the premier manufacturer of Lauric Arginate in the U.S.
  • We have extended expertise in the use and application of Lauric Arginate in meat and other food products
  • We have collaborated with the USDA and many research institutions to substantiate the use of LAE as a food safety and food-protecting agent
  • We have collaborated with the USDA to develop the SLIC® (Sprayed Lethality in Container) patented process for LAE application, which is exclusively licensed to A&B Ingredients, Inc.
  • Regional and top 100 meat processors in the U.S. have adopted the SLIC® method
  • Over ten years of experience with LAE supported by internal and third-party studies published in peer-reviewed publications
  • Patented manufacturing process
  • Product manufactured in the U.S.
  • A diverse portfolio of food safety solutions that, when used in combination, can add a higher level of antimicrobial protection for your products
  • Customized and proprietary solutions that improve efficacy and offer cost advantages
  • Technical support and application testing

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • USA
Standard Pack

Available in 20 kg pails, 220 kg drums, and 1280 kg totes.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 year
Storage and Shelf Life

CytoGuard™ LA 20 has a maximum shelf life of 1 year when stored in a cool environment; avoid storage temperatures above 30°C (86°F) and below 4°C (39°F).