Epolyly® H25

ε-Poly-L-Lysine HCL Concentrate

Model NO.: 0204

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Introduction
Features
Applications
Regulations

With the consumer trend toward natural products still going strong, food manufacturers have focused their efforts in searching for ingredient label that are known and trusted by consumers. ε-Poly-L-lysine H25 has been accepted as food preservative of natural origin.

Epolyly^® H25 is pure ε-Poly-L-lysine Hydrogen chloride concentrate, derived naturally from controlled fermentation of Streptomyces diastatochromogenes. With a high antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and fungi, Epolyly^® H25 is an ideal natural broad-spectrum antimicrobial to inhibit Total Plate Count (TPC) in a variety of foods.

DESCRIPTION
Epolyly^® H25 is pure ε-Poly-L-lysine Hydrogen chloride concentrate, derived naturally from controlled fermentation of Streptomyces diastatochromogenes. And is mainly used as natural broad-spectrum antimicrobial to inhibit Total Plate Count (TPC) to extend shelf life in a variety of foods.
KEY BENEFITS
● Inhibition of Total Plate Count (TPC) including fungi, Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; ● Increased safety by minimizing chloride and inorganic contents; ● Shelf life extension; ● Natural, consumer-friendly label.
APPLICATION AREAS
Culinary, Fruits & vegetables, Meat, Poultry and seafood
DIRECTION FOR USE
Direction to add into foods depending on exact application.
COMPOSITION
ε –Poly-l-ysine hydrochloride (on dry basis w/w)	≥22.5%
Water (w/w)	<77.5%
*The exact percentage variations may occur from batch to batch. HEAVY METALS
Lead (mg/kg)	≤5
Arsenic (mg/kg)	≤4
MICROBIOLOGICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Total plate count (/g)	≤100
E. Coli (/g)	Absent
Salmonella (/g)	Absent
PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Appearance	Hygroscopic yellow liquid
pH of 1% aqueous solution	6.0-7.0
*Appearance variations may occur from batch to batch. NUTRITIONAL DATA
Approximate values for Nutrition labelling per 100g. Contribution to energy level is insignificant at recommended usage levels.
Energy	85.1 calories /100g
Protein	15.1 g/100g
Carbohydrate	6.2 g/100g
-Sugar	<0.11 g/100g
Fat	<0.03 g/100g
-Saturated fat	<0..03 g/100g
-Trans. fat	<0..03 g/100g
Total dietary fiber	5.85 g/100g
Vitamin A	<2.3 μg /100g
Vitamin C	1.77 mg/100g
Ash	<0.11 g/100g
PACKAGING
Epolyly^® H25 is available in 1 L/bottle with integral, tamper-proof seals. Packaging is available in other quantities. Plastic bottle and pouch materials comply with Regulation (EU) No 10/2011.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Conditions: 24 months, store unopened below 20°C in dry conditions, away from direct sunlight and odorous products. When opened, store at approx. 20°C in original container. Shelf life: Shelf life is 24 months when stored according to recommendations.
ALLERGENS
Components	Yes / No
● Peanut or its derivatives	No
● Tree nuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts or their derivatives	No
● Sesame or its derivatives	No
● Eggs or its derivatives	No
● Fish or its derivatives	No
● Crustaceans and shellfish or their derivative	No
● Soy or its derivatives	No
● Wheat, triticale or their derivatives	No
● Mustard or its derivatives	No
● Milk or its derivatives (e.g. Lactose)	No
● Sulphites	No
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Belgium
CERTIFIED- STATUS
The product is certified by KOSHER, HALAL and ISO22000:2005.
GMO- STATUS
According to regulations Ec No. 1829/2003 and 1830/2003. Microorganisms used for the production of this product are not genetically modified.
REGULATIONS
Epolyly^® H25 has been approved as a food preservative in China. Its addition level for commonly consumed foods ranges from 0.1-0.5 g/kg. The regulations governing the use of Epolyly^® H25 vary considerably in the countries in which it is currently approved. Advice regarding the legal status of this product is available as Appendix 1.

Applications		Max. dosage (w/w)
Culinary	Boiled rice	0.25 g/kg
	Steamed bread	0.06 g/kg
	Dried stewed Tofu	0.18 g/kg
	Eight Treasure Congee	0.3 g/kg
	Fresh pasta	0.24 g/kg
	New year cake	0.16 g/kg
	Soy sauce (e.g Miso)	0.16 g/kg
Fruits & vegetables	Bean-based prepared foods	0.5 g/1kg
	Frozen fruit bars and sorbet	0.5 g/1kg
	Fresh-cut bamboo shoots	0.06 g/kg
	Pickles, olives, and pickled products	0.5 g/1kg
	Potato-based foods	0.5 g/1kg
	Prepared fruit and fruit mixtures	0.5 g/1kg
	Vegetable-based prepared foods	0.5 g/1kg
Meat, Poultry and seafood	Cooked chicken	0.2 g/kg
	Fresh meat	0.4 g/ kg
	Fresh sausage	0.24 g/kg
	Prepared meat based meals	0.5 g/ kg
	Roast beef	0.4 g/ kg
	Sliced cooked meats	0.4 g/ kg
DIRECTION FOR USE
Direction to add into foods depending on exact application.

Epolyly^® H25 has been approved as a food preservative in China. Its addition level for commonly consumed foods ranges from 0.25-0.5 g/kg. The regulations governing the use of Epolyly^® H25 vary considerably in the countries in which it is currently approved. Advice regarding the legal status of this product is available as Appendix 1. APPENDIX 1. REGULATORY AND APPROVAL OF EPOLYLY^®H25IN FOOD APPLICATIONS
Countries	Food Category	Max Level (g/kg)
China	Fruits and vegetables (including roots and tubers), pulses and legumes, mushrooms and fungi, seaweeds, and nuts and seeds	0.30
	Rice and rice products	0.25
	Wheat flour and its product	0.30
	Coarse grain product	0.40
	Meat and meat products	0.30
	Condiments	0.50