Description

Fixolor™ PK is a formulation of vinegar and vegetal (Chard, Acerola) extracts used to boost natural pink color and inhibit Clostridium and Listeria in cured RTE meats and fresh sausages.

Key benefits

● Boost pink color;

● Inhibit Clostridium and Listeria;

● Extend shelf life;

● Natural, friendly labelling.

APPLICATIONS

Fresh sausages, RTE cured meats

DIRECTION FOR USE

The recommended dosage is range of 2.5-5g/kg of final product (w/w). Exact dosage depends on the nature of the product for which it is intended.

COMOSITION

Vinegar (w/w)

70-80%

Vegetal extracts (Chard, Acerola powder)  (w/w)

10-20%

Sodium chloride (w/w)

≤5%

Loss on drying (w/w)

<3%

*The exact percentage variations may occur from batch to batch.

Heavy metals

Total heavy metals (mg/kg)

≤5

Microbiological specificationS

Total aerobic bacteria (/g)

≤20

Yeast and molds (/g)

≤10

Escherichia coli (/25g)            

Absent

Salmonella (/25g)                                                      

Absent

Physical / Chemical specifications

Appearance*

Off white to slightly tan / brown

*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

260 calories/100g

Protein

0

Carbohydrate

91 g/100g

-Sugars

51g/100g

Fat

0

Ash

50.5g/100g

Packaging

Fixolor™ PK is available in 500 gr/bottle. Packaging is available in other quantities.

Plastic bottle and pouch materials comply with Regulation (EU) No 10/2011.

Storage conditions

Conditions:

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.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Belgium

Allergen STATUS

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

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.

REGULATION STATUS

Fixolor™ PK is labelled as natural flavourings, or vinegar and vegetal extract, the ingredients of which are approved as GRAS by FDA, USA.

The regulations governing the use of Fixolor™ PK vary considerably in the countries in which it is currently approved. Advice regarding the legal status of this product is available on request.