Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Sodium Acetate, Sodium Lactate
- Technologies
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
- Provian® A is developed as a functional composition aimed at shelf life extension and preservation of meat products. Microbiological tests have shown the excellent inhibition of Provian® A against pathogenic bacteria such as Listeria, due to the synergy between acetate and lactate. Moreover, Provian® A is shown to effectively extend the shelf life of meat products through growth inhibition of total aerobic bacteria.
- Provian® A has a mild salty taste profile. Based on sensory analysis, Provian® A has no adverse effects on organoleptic parameters. As a free flowing powder, this product can be applied in various processing steps as well as in dry blends.
- In all cases, it is advisable to carry out an initial test, so that the precise effects on product properties can be determined.
Properties
- Appearance
- White powder
- Typical Properties
- Solubility Profile
Temperature Solubility 0°C 530 g/liter water 10°C 640 g/liter water 15°C 700 g/liter water 25°C 830 g/liter water 35°C 975 g/liter water
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Heavy metals Content | max. 10 | ppm | — |
| Lead Content | max. 2 | — | — |
| Flash Point | min. 250 | — | — |
| Arsenic content | max. 3 | ppm | — |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | — | — |
| Insoluble In Water | max. 0.1 | — | — |
| Assay Content (Dried Basis) | min. 99 | — | — |
| Molecular weight (Sodium Acetate) | 82.03 | — | — |
| Molecular weight (Sodium Acetate) | 112.06 | — | — |
| pH (1% solution) | 7-9 | — | — |
| Water Content | max. 2 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Legislation
Dosage levels and allowed applications depend on local legislation, meat type and shelf life requirements. Provian A is composed of food grade sodium acetate (E262(i)) and food grade sodium lactate (E325) both conform the latest FCC, EUlegislation, JECFA (FAO/WHO) and Japanese Standards of Food additives. In Europe and Canada, there are no specific regulatory limits, so its usage should be according to the quantum satis principle or to the current GMP, meaning at levels as high as necessary to achieve the intended purpose.
In Europe, Provian A is also approved in prepacked preparations of fresh minced meat. USA legislation allows a maximum dosage of 0.5% by weight of Provian A on the total formulation in various meat and poultry products.
For other countries, please check local legislation. For optimal effects, a dosage level of 1% of Provian A is suggested. In all cases, it is advisable to carry out an initial trial to determine the precise effects on product characteristics.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Provian®A is provided in 20kg PE bags.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Stability
Provian® A 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.