PURAC®: The mild alternative
Our PURAC® family covers everything from natural L-lactic in various concentrations, to buffered-blends combined with other organic acids. Ideal for replacing vinegar (acetic acid) in savory products.
Lactic acid has a long-lasting taste and a unique, mild character that helps offset the intense flavor of stronger acids. What’s more, it’s proven to complement other flavor notes including tomato, herbs, and cheese.
Extending shelf life in savory products
While maintaining a low pH in sauces, dressings, and condiments helps prevent the growth of common spoilage microorganisms and pathogens, it does not protect against them all – for example, Lactobacillus spp, and yeast and molds like Mucor spp and Saccharomyces spp.
In fact, some bacteria thrives under low pH conditions and without oxygen, causing havoc with food products. Which is another area where PURAC® natural L-lactic acid and PURASAL® (our sodium or potassium lactates) can help, with a proven high efficacy against bacteria that are more resistant to many other acids.
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Sauces, dressings, and condiments
Acidification with the same great flavors, textures and extended shelf life you've always wanted in your favorite sauces, dressings and condiments.
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Sensory
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Sauce preservation ingredients
Lactic acid-based solutions can be used to control acidity in sauces, dressings and condiments.
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Sodium reduction in sauces, dressings, & condiments
Reduce sodium content in sauces, dressings and condiments without losing critical functionality.
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