Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Calcium Propionate, Succinic Acid
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Key Benefits
- Inhibits molds and rope bacteria
- Maintains freshness and quality
- Natural, clean label
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Use Level
- 2 - 5 g/kg
- Application Areas
Buns and rolls, Pan bread, Pizza crust, Sourdough, Tortillas.
- Direction For Use
The recommended dosage has a range of 2 - 5 g/kg of final product (w/w). Proteria®CP can be added directly with the dry ingredients of the recipe of specific food application for which it is intended.
- Food Applications
Food Categories Applications Dosage Bakery
Buns and rolls 2 - 5 g/kg Pan bread 2 - 5 g/kg Pizza crust 2 - 5 g/kg Sourdough 2 - 5 g/kg Tortillas 2 - 5 g/kg
Properties
- Appearance
- White powder
- Physico-Chemical Properties
- Microbiological Values
- Composition
- Heavy Metals
- Note
The exact appearance, activity and composition percentage variations may occur from batch to batch.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| pH (1% Aqueous Solution) | 6.5 8.0 | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Total Plate Count | max. 1,000 | CFU/g | — |
| Yeasts and Molds | max. 100 | CFU/g | — |
| Coliform | Absent | — | — |
| E. coli | Absent | /25g | — |
| Salmonella spp. | Absent | /25g | — |
| Staph. aureus | Absent | /25g | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Other Organic Acid (Lactate, acetic acid, succinic acid) | max. 30.0 | W% | — |
| Loss on Drying | max. 5.0 | W% | — |
| Calcium Propionate | min. 60.0 | W% | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Arsenic | max. 1 | mg/kg | — |
| Lead | max. 1 | mg/kg | — |
| Total Heavy Metals | max. 10 | mg/kg | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulations
- GMO Status - According to regulations EC No. 1829/2003 and 1830/2003. Microorganisms used to produce Proteria® CP are not genetically modified.
- Proteria® CP is recommended to be labeled as cultured dextrose, which is approved as GRAS by FDA, USA and intended to use as an antimicrobial agent in cheeses, sauces, salad dressings, sausages, soups, deli salads, salsas, pasta, tortillas, muffins, cereal bars, sour cream, yogurt, and hash brown potatoes at a max. level of 2 percent (w/w) in the finished product. The regulations governing the use of Proteria® CP vary considerably in the countries in which it is currently approved.
- Plastic materials comply with Regulation (EU) No 1935/2004, 2023/2006 and 10/2011.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging
Proteria® CP is available in 500 g/bottle or 10 kg/barrel with integral, tamper-proof seals.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Storage
The shelf life is 24 months when stored unopened at room temperature in dry conditions, away from direct sunlight and odorous products. When opened, store at room temperature in the original container.