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INGREDIENT ISSUES

Praxair Technology
varies by product and
interaction with other
ingredients. Further, lactates
and diacetates have been
shown to sometimes negatively
impact sensory attributes, while
propionates have little or no sensory
impact, according to Schwartz.
"The benefit of having sodium propionate
approved is large," she says. "Not only does it
give RTE meat manufacturers an alternative
to lactates, it performs more consistently, has
a lower application rate and contributes much
less sodium to the final formulation."
Some suppliers offer blends of organic
acid salts, including acetate, diacetate,
lactate and propionate to create the most
effective antimicrobial system for a particular
application. It's important to note, however
that propionates are only approved for use in
RTE products.
"Meat products with a 'natural' label are
severely limited regarding antimicrobial
ingredients," Rourke says. "Antimicrobials are
not allowed in natural meats, so flavors such as
vinegar, lemon juice or lime juice are added to
provide some antimicrobial effect.
"Vinegar is very effective against Listeria
and therefore is commonly used in natural and
clean-label processed meats," Rourke says.
Schwartz agrees that buffered vinegar
ingredients help meet consumer demand for
clean labels. "These products are labeled as
vinegar or vinegar powder and are approved
for use in RTE and fresh meat and poultry
products," she says. The active component in
vinegar-based antimicrobials is acetic acid.
Corbion Purac recently developed two
new natural ingredients that have multifunctional capabilities, according to Rourke.
"One solution is a combination of unique
ingredients that provides food safety to
RTE meat products while enhancing cook
yield, improving sliceability and firming the
product's texture. The other solution provides
a full-freshness package to raw and RTE
processed meats. It provides food safety while
maintaining raw meat color and fresh flavor."
Rourke says today's meat and poultry
processors want solutions that deliver food
safety that also serve to improve other
production parameters.

ColdFront ™ Ultra Performance
Tunnel Freezer; for more cold per
square foot.

Antimicrobials
are not allowed
in natural
meats, so
flavors such
as vinegar,
lemon juice
or lime juice
are added to
provide some
antimicrobial
effect.

The ColdFront ™ Ultra Performance Tunnel
Freezer takes the power of cryogenics to
new heights of performance. The freezing
system is engineered to increase product
throughout and boost productivity within
a compact footprint.

Efﬁcient & cost-effective
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Optimum cryogen utilization
Automatic temperature control
Compact in-line footprint
High rate of heat transfer
Boosts productivity
Increases yield
Meets USDA sanitation standards

Maximize your cooling process
and your product quality with Praxair.

Call Praxair at
1-800-PRAXAIR or
visit praxairfood.com
to learn more.

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