Provian® A (Acetate)
Provian A is the standard meat preservative of the Provian family. It is a unique, co-spray, dried product based on two organic salts; sodium acetate and sodium lactate. It is delivered as a free-flowing powder, making it easy to handle, convenient to store and more cost-effective than liquid alternatives. It offers superior performance in extending shelf life and enhancing food safety.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder, Solid
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Meat Poultry & Seafood
- Other Food Applications
Product Families
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Provian
- Functions
- Preservative, Shelf Life Enhancer
- Ingredient Name
- Preservative Blend
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Stability
Provian® A 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. The product is very hygroscopic and will absorb water from the air if not stored in air tight and well closed packaging.
- Appearance
- White powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Ingredient
- Sodium Acetate, Sodium Lactate
- Legislation
Dosage levels and allowed applications depend on local legislation, meat type and shelf life requirements. Provian A is composed of food grade sodium acetate (E262(i)) and food grade sodium lactate (E325) both conform the latest FCC, EUlegislation, JECFA (FAO/WHO) and Japanese Standards of Food additives. In Europe and Canada, there are no specific regulatory limits, so its usage should be according to the quantum satis principle or to the current GMP, meaning at levels as high as necessary to achieve the intended purpose.; In Europe, Provian A is also approved in prepacked preparations of fresh minced meat. USA legislation allows a maximum dosage of 0.5% by weight of Provian A on the total formulation in various meat and poultry products.; For other countries, please check local legislation. For optimal effects, a dosage level of 1% of Provian A is suggested. In all cases, it is advisable to carry out an initial trial to determine the precise effects on product characteristics.
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Packaging Information
- Provian®A is provided in 20kg PE bags.
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Preservative
- Shelf Life Enhancer
- Certifications and Compliance
- JECFA (FAO/WHO)
- Known For
Provian® A is developed as a functional composition aimed at shelf life extension and preservation of meat products. Microbiological tests have shown the excellent inhibition of Provian® A against pathogenic bacteria such as Listeria, due to the synergy between acetate and lactate. Moreover, Provian® A is shown to effectively extend the shelf life of meat products through growth inhibition of total aerobic bacteria.; Provian® A has a mild salty taste profile. Based on sensory analysis, Provian® A has no adverse effects on organoleptic parameters. As a free flowing powder, this product can be applied in various processing steps as well as in dry blends.; In all cases, it is advisable to carry out an initial test, so that the precise effects on product properties can be determined.
Technical data
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11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy metals Content | max. 10 | ppm |
| Lead Content | max. 2 | — |
| Flash Point | min. 250 | — |
| Arsenic content | max. 3 | ppm |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | — |
| Insoluble In Water | max. 0.1 | — |
| Assay Content (Dried Basis) | min. 99 | — |
| Molecular weight (Sodium Acetate) | 82.03 | — |
| Molecular weight (Sodium Acetate) | 112.06 | — |
| pH (1% solution) | 7-9 | — |
| Water Content | max. 2 | — |
Solubility Profile
5 rows| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| 0°C | 530 g/liter water |
| 10°C | 640 g/liter water |
| 15°C | 700 g/liter water |
| 25°C | 830 g/liter water |
| 35°C | 975 g/liter water |
