CHITOLY™ AB
CHITOLY™ AB is an acid-soluble fungal chitosan extracted from the cell walls of Agaricus bisporus, which is mainly used as fresh-keeping coating on postharvest fruits.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder, Solid
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Juice & Juice Drinks
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Meat Poultry & Seafood
- Other Food Applications
- Savory & Culinary
Product Families
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
- Other Functional Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- CHITOLY
- Features
Free of Major Allergens, Long Lasting Freshness, Odorless
- Functions
- Food Coating, Preservative
- Ingredient Name
- Chitosan
- Labeling Claims
- Clean Label, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Non-GMO
- Clean Label
- Halal
- Kosher
- Natural
- Non-GMO
- Note
The exact appearance and composition percentage variations may occur from batch to batch.
- Odor
- Odorless
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition
- Storage
The shelf life is 24 months when stored unopened at room temperature in dry conditions, away from direct sunlight and odorous products. When opened, store at room temperature in the original container.
- PACKAGING
Chitoly™ AB is available in 500 g/bottle or 15 kg/barrel.
- Use Levels
- 0.01
- Appearance
- Slightly brown powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 24 Months
- Ingredient
- Chitosan
- Regulations
GMO Status - According to regulations EC No. 1829/2003 and 1830/2003. Chitoly™ AB has not been derived from and does not contain compounds from GMO.; Chitosan has been approved for use as a novel food ingredients and aid-processing in Europe ((EC) No. 258/97, EFSA) and USA (21 CFR 170.36, FDA). The regulations governing the use of Chitoly® AB vary considerably in the countries in which it is currently approved. Advice regarding the legal status of this product is available on request.; Packaging Plastic materials comply with Regulation (EU) No 1935/2004, 2023/2006 and 10/2011.
- Key Benefits
Edible and biologically safe preservative coatings; Extends freshness; Natural, Clean-label processing-aid
- Technology
- Food Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Bottles
- Application Areas
- Postharvest fruits & vegetables.
- Use Direction
In general, dissolve Chitoly™ AB in distilled vinegar to make 1% (w/w) solution, after which application can be performed by dipping or spraying of Chitoly™ AB solution prior to drying and packaging. Exact dosage depends on the nature of the product for which it is intended.
- Food Applications
Delay of rancidity, ascorbic acid degradation and microbial spoilage, clarification.; Meat, poultry & fish
- Food Ingredients Features
- Free of Major Allergens
- Long Lasting Freshness
- Odorless
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Food Coating
- Preservative
- Certifications and Compliance
- EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) Certified
- EU Compliant
- FDA Compliant
- Halal
- Kosher
- Food and Nutrition Applications
- Food Coatings
- Food Preservation
- Juices
- Sauces
- Sausage Rolls
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total Bacterial Count | max. 1,000 | CFU/g |
| Escherichia coli | max. 10 | cfu/g |
| Salmonella spp. | Absent | /25g |
| Listeria monocytogenes | Absent | /25g |
Table 2 of 3
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Loss on Drying | max. 10 | W% |
| Chitosan | min. 90 | W% |
Table 3 of 3
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Cadmium | max. 0.2 | mg/kg |
| Mercury | max. 0.2 | mg/kg |
| Arsenic | max. 1 | mg/kg |
| Lead | max. 1 | mg/kg |
| Total Heavy Metals | max. 3 | mg/kg |
