Essiccum
Essiccum® is a free-flowing off-white crystalline blend. It imparts a vinegar flavor to snacks and foods.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder, Solid
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Bakery
- Cereals & Snacks
- Desserts & Fruit Preparations
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Other Food Applications
Product Families
- Acidulants & Acidity Regulators
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Essiccum
- Features
- Imparts Flavor
- Functions
- Acidulant
- Flavor
- Dry vinegar
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Appearance
- Yellowish white crystalline powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 6 months
- Ingredient
- Citric Acid, Lactose, Sodium Diacetate
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Storage and Handling
Essiccum® is stable for 6 months from date of production. Physical stability and appearance may change before the end of shelf life if the product is not stored in closed original packing, kept dry and at room temperature (not to exceed 30°C) or if the pallets are stacked.. Essiccum® is classified with hazard statement H318 (causes serious eye damage). Always check the Safety Data Sheet and label before using this product.
- Packaging Information
Essiccum® is provided in 25KG PE-lined paper bags.
- Regulatory Clearances
All components of Essiccum® are permitted to be used as food additive or food substance according to EU legislation and FCC legislation. Purity criteria comply with the legal requirements set for these components.. Quality conforms to the latest FCC, E-262(ii) and E-330 and JECFA (FAO/WHO). This product is produced in the Netherlands.
- Food Ingredients Features
- Imparts Flavor
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Acidulant
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Chips
- Corn Based Snacks
- Dried Vegetables
- Pretzels
- Tortilla Chips
- Known For
Essiccum® is used as a dry form of vinegar which can easily be added to foods and snacks, offering a very pure taste profile compared to other acid blends. Formulations require approximately 1 part of Essiccum® to provide the same acidity as 10 to 11 parts of 5% liquid vinegar. Compared to sodium diacetate, Essiccum® have a higher acid concentration and lower quantities can be used to achieve the same effect. Application area's: seasoning salts, soups, dressings, sauces, (freeze)dried vegetables, etc.; Instant soups remain a convenient meal for many consumers with numerous products that can be prepared quickly and easily, for example in the microwave. Typical applications for Essiccum® include instant soups and sauces, in particular in sweet & sour varieties. The typical dosage for instant soups and sauces is 2 - 5%.; Essiccum® is used in marinade (pre-)mixes for meat, fish, poultry and vegetables to provide a pleasant vinegar flavor and to tenderize. Easy to prepare types of marinade typically use between 5% and 10% Essiccum®.; In instant salad dressings, dips and toppings, Essiccum® replace liquid vinegar. Only water and oil need to be added during the preparation of the final dressing. The dosage in ready-to-use salad dressings, dips and toppings is between 5 and 7%.; Actual dosages should always be optimized for each specific application.
Technical data
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4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Assay (calculated as free acetic acid) | 51-55 | % |
| Acidity (ml 1N NaOH/100g) | 855 – 915 | — |
| Water Content | max. 1.7 | % mass |
| pH (10% solution) | 3.5-4 | — |
