Mirenat® NSM
Mirenat® NSM is a solid food preservative based on LAE® (Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl). MIRENAT®-NSM shows high effectiveness in a wide pH range (3 - 7) and it is compatible with the usual thermal processes in the food sector such as UHT, pasteurization, and cooking. It has a broad spectrum of applications in the dairy industry.
Product families
Applications
- Convenience Foods
- Dairy
Product Families
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Mirenat
- Functions
- Preservative
- Ingredient Name
- Ethyl Lauroyle Arginate
- Dosage
Low doses of application between 0.5 - 1 g/kg in the final product. Doses will depend on the regulation of each country.
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Approvals
The use of LAE® in the dairy industry is currently not authorized in the European Union. However, it can be used in products to be exported outside the EU.; In the USA, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Israel and Vietnam, the use of LAE® is approved in processed cheese at a dose of 200 mg/kg.; In Australia and New Zealand, the use of LAE® is approved for processed cheese at a dose of 400 mg/kg.; In the CODEX, the use of LAE® is approved for processed cheese at a dose of 200 mg/kg.
- Advantages
It reduces the risk of pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes.; Broad spectrum of activity against all types of microorganisms, which allows to prolong the shelf life of dairy products.; It does not modify the organoleptic properties of the treated products.; Easy to apply in the final product.
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Preservative
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Cheese
- Convenience Foods
- Ready Meals
