Proteria® CA

Cultured (cane) sugar

Model NO.: 0602

Introduction
Features
Applications
Regulations

CREATING A LONGER LASTING AND TASTE SUPREME PROFILE FOR CONDIMENTS

Clean and taste supreme lead the top consuming trends of condiments. Controlling pH in these products is the key to extend shelf-life stability and prevent spoilage caused by microorganism. Conventional methods of preservation such as vinegar is to provide strong acidity but compromising on taste.

Proteria^® CA is natural weak-acidic metabolites produced by fermenting sugar with probiotic Lactobacillus paracasei. It provides a high-effective alternative to vinegar against yeast and bacteria, without affecting taste of salad dressings, mayonnaise and ketchup.

Description		Composition
Proteria^® CA is a natural cultured cane sugar produced by fermentation with specifically selected food cultures. This unique product contains fermentation products such as organic acids, residual sugars, peptides and/or aromas, specially designed to apply in culinary products. KEY BENEFITS		Lactate (w/w) Liquid (w/w) Sodium (w/w) Potassium Sugars (w/w) Succinic acid (w/w) Propionate		> 50% < 50% 8-11% ≤ 7% ≤ 1% <1% <1%
		Heavy metal SPECIFICATIONS
		Arsenic (mg/kg) Cadmium (mg/kg) Lead (mg/kg) Mercury (mg/kg) Total heavy metals (mg/kg)		≤ 1 ≤ 1 ≤ 1 ≤ 1 ≤ 5
• Maintain food fresh and authentic appeal • Prevent microbial growth • Shelf life extension • Natural, clean label APPLICATION AREAS
		PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Culinary such as Condiments, RTE meals, Refrigerated meals, Cooking sauces, Refrigerated soups, Deli salads, Dips and spreads, Fillings and stuffing, Ketchup, Mayonnaise. USAGE LEVEL		pH (10% solution) Color (Gardner) Flavor, odor and taste		5.0-5.6 3-18 Umami, bouillon
		Microbiological specifications
		E. Coli (/g) Enterobacteriaceae (/g) Mesophilic bacteria (count/g Salmonella (25g) Staphylococcus (25g) TYMC (count/g)		absent absent < 3000 absent absent <100
The recommended dosage is range of 0.5 - 2% of final product (w/w). Exact dosage depends on the nature of the product for which it is intended. Directions for Use

The method of applying Proteria^® CA depends on the application for which it is used. Please contact us for specific information.
NUTRITIONAL DATA			Regulations
Approximate values for Nutrition labelling per 100g. Contribution to energy level is insignificant at recommended usage levels.			Proteria^® CA is recommended to label as natural extract, the ingredients of which are approved as GRAS by FDA, USA. The regulations governing the use of Proteria^® CA vary considerably in the countries in which it is currently approved. Advice regarding the legal status of this product is available on request. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Energy Protein Carbohydrate -of which sugars Fat Sodium Potassium Calcium Vitamin B3	182calories/100g 2.5g/100g 41g/100g 0 0 10g/100g 0.7g/100g 3mg/100g 3mg/100g
			Belgium Kosher status
			This product is certified by OK Kosher. HALAL STATUS
STORAGE
Conditions: Storage unopened below 20°C in dry conditions, away from direct sunlight. When opened, store at approx. 20°C in original container. Shelf life: Shelf life is 24 months when stored according to recommendations. Packaging
			This product is pending for HALAL certification. GMO Status
			According to regulations Ec No. 1829/2003 and 1830/2003. Microorganisms used for the production of this product are not genetically modified.
Proteria^® CA is available in 1L or 25kg/barrel.

Ingredients	Applications		Diagnosis	Dosage
Proteria^®CA	Condiments	Cooking sauces	Loss of taste and flavour, microbial growth	0.5-1.5%
		Pasta sauce		0.5-1.5%
		Dips and spreads		0.5-1.5%
		Deli salads		0.5-1.5%