Befresh™ CS (Staphylococcus carnosus) is a starter culture that efficiently converts nitrates to nitrites, ensuring optimal red color development while maintaining the sensory and microbiological quality of cured meats.
KEY BENEFITS
? Efficient nitrate-to-nitrite conversion for color development, while inhibiting Listeria and Clostridium botulinum
? Extends shelf life
? Natural, consumer-friendly labeling
APPLICATION AREAS
Cured and cooked meat products include bacon, cooked cured pork shoulder, chopped meat, ham, luncheon meat, sausage, Frankfurter, and Bologna
REGULATIONS
Befresh™ CSStaphylococcus carnosusis a QPS (Qualified Presumption of Safety) organism, recognized by EFSA as safe for use in food production, particularly in meat fermentation.