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Identification & Functionality
- Country of Origin
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Cultured Dextrose
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
Cultured Dextrose
Features & Benefits
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Background
- bioVONTAGE® range of cultured products was developed. Unique in both flavor and function, bioVONTAGE products help formulators generate novel food flavors while delivering consistent product quality throughout shelf life.
- Produced with quality ingredients and under stringent production standards, bioVONTAGE has become a toolbox of solutions food formulators know they can trust.
- Research shows that including bioVONTAGE with other good manufacturing practices may help control the microbial populations that lead to the degradation of packaged goods throughout the entire distribution process. This means that your brands can deliver the high-quality, consistent experience consumers expect, while also delivering against their push for cleaner, clearer food labels.
- Advantages
- Contains no allergens
- Produced without GMOs
- Enhances flavor profile
- Minimally-processed
- Low dust
- Easy to use
- Format flexibility
- Application support
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Use Level
- 0.1 - 0.75%.
- Application Areas
Soups, sauces, RTE meals and side dishes, fresh pet foods and treats, and many other foods.
- Application Rates
Typical application rates vary based on the food formulation, manufacturing practices and other characteristics. Standard usage rates range from 0.1 - 0.75%.
- Best Practices
- Adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMPs) are required for optimal performance.
- Product should be added to an aqueous solution and mixed thoroughly to incorporate prior to the addition into a food formulation. This could include water, vinegar, etc. Final pH should be monitored after addition and adjusted if needed.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solubility
- Appearance
- Tan free flowing powder
- Microbiological Values
- Nutritional Information
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Coliforms | max. 10 | CFU/g | — |
| E.coli | max. 10 | CFU/g | — |
| Listeria spp | Absent | CFU/g | — |
| Salmonella | Absent | CFU/375g | — |
| Standard Plate Count | max. 10,000 | CFU/g | — |
| Yeast/Mold | max. 100 | CFU/g | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Added Sugar | 0.0 | g/100g | — |
| Energy | 258.0 | kcal/100g | — |
| Carbohydrates | 48.0 | g/100g | — |
| Fat | 0.67 | g/100g | — |
| Protein | 14.1 | g/100g | — |
| Sodium | 0.18 | g/100g | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Non-GMO Status
bioVONTAGE® 8920 is produced through a natural fermentation process by microorganisms that are not genetically modified. In addition, care is taken to only use ingredients that are also free from genetically modified organisms. As such regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 is not applicable nor is there any labeling required as outlined in regulation (EC) No. 1829/2003 and 1830/2003.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Test Results
Hummus
bioVONTAGE enhanced desirable flavors like “Spice Complex” and “Sesame” while reducing flavor off notes including “Bitter” and “Chemical”.
Marinara
bioVONTAGE improved the flavor of “Sweet” while reducing the negative flavors of “Bitter” and “Metallic”.
Growth of Lactic Acid Bacteria
biovONTAGE helped maintain the quality of hummus during storage at 10°C when compared to a control.
Total Plate Count- Aerobic Growth
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Packaging Information
bioVONTAGE® 8920 is offered in 1,200 lb (544kg) super sack or 50lb (22.68 kg) paper bags with a food grade liner.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Storage Information
Product is best stored in unopened bags, in a cool (<80°F), and dry (RH <60%) environment.