Progusta Potassium Diacetate
Progusta PD (Potassium Diacetate) is a no-sodium buffering agent, flavoring agent, and growth inhibitors of molds and bacteria found in various foods products. Due to it’s no sodium content, Progusta PD can be offered as alternatives of the Progusta SA (Sodium Acetate) and Progusta SD (Sodium Diacetate) for the production of low sodium food products.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Crystals
- Solid
Product families
- Bakery
- Cereals & Snacks
- Meat Poultry & Seafood
- Other Food Applications
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Progusta
- Functions
Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Flavoring Agent, Preservative, Shelf Life Enhancer
- Ingredient Name
- Potassium Diacetate
- Certifications & Compliance
- FDA Compliant, JECFA (FAO/WHO)
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Stability
Progusta PD is stable for 2 years from date of production. Physical stability and appearance can change before the end of shelf-life if the product is not stored in closed original packing, kept dry and at room temperature or if the pallets are stacked.
- Appearance
- White crystals
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Solubility
- Water Soluble
- Ingredient
- Potassium Diacetate
- Legislation
Potassium diacetate is an approved food additive according to EU and FDA legislation and JECFA (FAO/WHO). Please check local legislation for the exact dosage levels and allowed applications.
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Food Additive Number
- E 261(ii), INS 261(ii)
- Storage and Handling
Progusta PD is classified as irritant and classified with the hazardous R41 phrase: "Risk of serious damage to eyes".
- Packaging Information
Progusta PD crystal grade is available in 25kg polyethylene lined paper bags.
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Buffers & pH Stabilizer
- Flavoring Agent
- Preservative
- Shelf Life Enhancer
- Certifications and Compliance
- FDA Compliant
- JECFA (FAO/WHO)
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Chips
Technical data
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12 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 158.2 | — |
| Heavy metals Content | max. 10 | ppm |
| Lead Content | max. 2 | — |
| Water Content | max. 1.0 | — |
| Arsenic content | max. 3 | ppm |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | — |
| Oxidisable substances (as formic acid) | max. 0.1 | — |
| Assay Content (Potassium Acetate) | 61.0-64.0 | — |
| pH (10% solution) | 4.5-5.0 | — |
| Relative density at 20°C | 0.83 | — |
| Solubility in water at 20°C | 170.0 | — |
| Titratable Acidity | 36.0-38.0 | — |
