Progusta Potassium Acetate
Progusta PA (Potassium Acetate) and Progusta PD (Potassium Diacetate) are no-sodium buffering agents, flavoring agents, and also growth inhibitors of molds and bacteria found in various foods products. Due to their no sodium content, both products can be offered as alternatives of the Progusta SA (Sodium Acetate) and Progusta SD (Sodium Diacetate) for the production of low sodium food products.
Product families
Applications
- Bakery
- Cereals & Snacks
- Meat Poultry & Seafood
- Other Food Applications
Product Families
- Acidulants & Acidity Regulators
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
- Flavor Ingredients
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Progusta
- Functions
Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Flavoring Agent, Preservative, Shelf Life Enhancer
- Ingredient Name
- Potassium Acetate
- Certifications & Compliance
- FDA Compliant, JECFA (FAO/WHO)
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Stability
Progusta PA 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 agglomerate
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- Solubility
- Water Soluble
- Ingredient
- Potassium Acetate
- Legislation
Progusta PA 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, INS 261, INS 261(i)
- Packaging Information
Progusta PA agglomerate grade 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
- Known For
Potassium acetate can be used in combination with acetic acid to create a pH buffering systems in food. It can also be used in low sodium recipes as a replacement for sodium acetate. Due to its dry form, potassium acetate can be applied either in dry or liquid pre-blends or directly to the final food product.; Acetates are known to be good preservatives and for that reason Potassium acetate can be used in processed meat products and readyto-eat meals to control microbiological growth and to reduce sodium by replacing sodium acetate.; Potassium acetate can be used as a flavoring agent to impart a mild vinegar taste to food products, for example potato crisps, other snacks or potato salads. Potassium acetate can be used as a sodium free alternative of sodium acetate.; In all cases, it is advisable to carry out an initial test, in order to determine the precise organoleptic and physical effects of the added potassium acetate.
Technical data
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13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenic content | max. 2 | ppm |
| Heavy metals Content | max. 10 | ppm |
| Lead Content | max. 2 | — |
| Flash Point | min. 250 | — |
| Water Content | max. 1.0 | — |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | — |
| Assay Content (Dried Basis) | min. 99.0 | — |
| Molecular Weight | 98.14 | — |
| Oxidisable substances (as formic acid) | max. 0.1 | — |
| pH (5% solution) | 7.5-9.0 | — |
| Water Solubility at 0°C | 216.0 | — |
| Water Solubility at 20°C | 256.0 | — |
