Cytoguard® LA 20

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Other characteristics

Brand

Cytoguard

Features

Anti-Bacterial, Antimicrobial, Broad pH Stability, Cost Effective, Easy To Use, Enhanced Shelf Life, Long Shelf Life, Odorless; Kills bacteria on contact (best used as a surface treatment); Can be used with other inhibitors to extend shelf life; Easy to use; Low cost in use; Clear flavorless liquid; Stable up to one year; Made in the U.S.

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Functions

Anti-Microbial Agent, Shelf Life Enhancer

Ingredient Name

Lauric Arginate (LAE)

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free, Clean Label, Natural, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based; Allergen-free; Clean Label; Natural; Naturally Derived; Plant-Based

Ingredient Origin

• Natural Origin, Plant Origin
• Natural Origin
• Plant Origin

Markets

Food & Nutrition

Benefits

Broad-spectrum antimicrobial; Effective tool for pathogenic bacteria control providing a high degree of food safety; Effective against spoilage bacteria which is an important step to ensure food protection and food quality; Activity over a wide pH range (3 to 7); High partition coefficient (>10) means the agent concentrates in the water phase of products, where most bacterial activity occurs; Does not affect the appearance or flavor of the food; Low Usage Levels; Processing aid status in some applications; Efficacy supported by extensive internal studies and published documents (including USDA) and can be validated with customer products at A&B Ingredients micro lab

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Appearance

Translucent light yellow

Shelf LIfe

1 year

Ingredient

Ethyl Alcohol, L-Arginine, Lauric Acid, Lauric Arginate (LAE)

Regulations

LAE is GRAS Certified:; Granted by a panel of FDA experts in the U.S. through scientific procedures set forth under 21 CFR & 170.30(b); Approved in Canada, EU, Mexico, Australia/NZ

Technology

Food Ingredients

Pack

Available in 20 kg pails, 220 kg drums, and 1280 kg totes.

Technical Details

A&B Ingredients is the premier manufacturer of Lauric Arginate in the U.S.; We have extended expertise in the use and application of Lauric Arginate in meat and other food products; We have collaborated with the USDA and many research institutions to substantiate the use of LAE as a food safety and food-protecting agent; We have collaborated with the USDA to develop the SLIC® (Sprayed Lethality in Container) patented process for LAE application, which is exclusively licensed to A&B Ingredients, Inc.; Regional and top 100 meat processors in the U.S. have adopted the SLIC® method; Over ten years of experience with LAE supported by internal and third-party studies published in peer-reviewed publications; Patented manufacturing process; Product manufactured in the U.S.; A diverse portfolio of food safety solutions that, when used in combination, can add a higher level of antimicrobial protection for your products; Customized and proprietary solutions that improve efficacy and offer cost advantages; Technical support and application testing

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