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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Potassium Acetate, Potassium Diacetate
- Technologies
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
Provian®K is developed as a functional composition aimed at shelf life extension and preservation of meat products. Because of the synergistic effect between potassium acetate and potassium diacetate, Provian K is very effective in inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria, for example Listeria monocytogenes, and ensuring food safety. In addition, its zero sodium content provides an excellent solution for the production of low sodium meat products. Moreover, microbiological tests have shown that Provian K extends the shelf life of meat products through growth inhibition of aerobic bacteria.
Sensory evaluation has proved that Provian K has no adverse effects on the sensory parameters of meat products. Also, Provian K does not significantly change the pH of cooked meat products. As a free flowing powder, Provian K can be applied in various processing steps and also in dry blends.
All ingredients of Provian K are inert and will not react with other ingredients used in meat recipes.
Properties
- Appearance
- White powder
- Typical Properties
- Solubility Profile
Tempertaure Solubility (g/L) 0°C 1050 10°C 1220 20°C 1400 30°C 1570 40°C 1740
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Flash Point | max. 250 | — | — |
| Arsenic content | min. 3 | — | — |
| Lead Content | min. 2 | — | — |
| Mercury Content | min. 1 | — | — |
| pH (1% solution) | 5.0-6.0 | — | — |
| Assay Content flow-agent (Dried Basis) | 1.5-2.5 | — | — |
| Assay Content flow-agent (Dried Basis) | max. 99.0 | — | — |
| Heavy metals Content | min. 3 | — | — |
| Insoluble In Water | min. 2.5 | — | — |
| Molecular weight (potassium acetate) | 98.14 | — | — |
| Molecular weight (potassium diacetate) | 158.19 | — | — |
| Water Content | min. 2.0 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Legislation
Dosage levels and allowed applications depend on local legislation, meat type and shelf life requirements. Provian K is composed of food grade potassium acetate (E261i) and food grade potassium diacetate (E261ii) conform to the latest EU-legislation and JECFA (FAO/WHO). In USA, potassium acetate and potassium diacetate are considered GRAS and they are approved in various meat and poultry products as a flavoring agent and as an antimicrobial agent accordingly (FSIS 7120.1).
In Canada, Provian K is allowed to be used as a class 2 preservative in various meat and poultry products.
In the EU, potassium acetate and potassium diacetate are approved to be used in food applications (commission regulations 231/2012 and 25/2013) and can both be labeled as ‘potassium acetates’ or E261.
For other countries, please check local legislation. The suggested dosage for optimal effects is max. 0.50% of Provian K based on the total meat formulation. To determine the optimal dosage for the intended application, testing is recommended.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Provian®K is available in 25 kg PE valvebags.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Stability
Provian®K is stable for 2 years from date of production. Physical stability and appearance can change before the end of shelf-life if the product is not stored in closed original packing, kept dry and at room temperature or if the pallets are stacked. The product is very hygroscopic and will absorb water from the air if not stored in air tight and well closed packaging.