PURAC natural ingredients are widely used in almost every segment of the food industry, where they serve a wide range of functions:

• Preservation
• Food safety
• Mineral fortification
• Flavoring
• pH regulation

Main application areas are:

 

·         Meat & poultry products
PURASAL, sodium lactate, is used extensively by the processed meat and poultry industry to give products an extended shelf life and enhanced flavor and to provide better control of food-borne pathogenic bacteria.
[ More info on Meat & poultry products ]
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·         Beverages

PURAC provides mineral lactates and gluconates to enrich products such as fruit juices, sport and energy drinks, carbonates, concentrates and ready-to-drink tea. Their neutral flavor, excellent solubility, stability and high bioavailability make them the preferred choice for mineral fortification. [More info on Fortified Beverages]

Lactic acid is very suitable for acidification of beverages such as beer, wine and all kinds of soft drinks. For acidification and taste optimization of low-calorie beverages containing intensive sweeteners, PURAC specially developed PURAC FIT [More info on Low-calorie Beverages]

·         Nutritional Food
PURACAL (calcium lactate and calcium lactate gluconate), PURAMEX (magnesium, ferrous and zinc lactate) and GLUCONAL (magnesium, ferrous, zinc, potassium, copper and manganese gluconate) enrich products such as diet foods and infant formulas. Their neutral flavor, excellent solubility, stability and high bioavailability make them the preferred choice for mineral fortification.[More info on Nutritional Food]

·         Dressings & Deli Salads
Formulating salads and dressings with PURAC FRESH (lactic-acid-based acidulants) results in products with a milder flavor while maintaining microbial stability and safety.

[ More info on Deli Salads ]

[ More info: FOCUS; Acidified food special ]

·         Pickled vegetables
PURAC lactic acid is effective in preventing the spoilage of olives, gherkins, pearl onions and other vegetables preserved in brine. The stability of the brine is ensured and the taste is improved.
[ More info: FOCUS; Acidified food special ]

·         Confectionery
Formulating hard-boiled candy, fruit gums and other confectionery products with PURAC liquid lactic acid results in a mild acid taste and low inversion levels. PURAC Powder is used for acid sanding.
[ More info: FOCUS; Confectionery special ]
[More info on Confectionery]

·         Dairy & Tofu
Its natural presence in dairy products, combined with the dairy flavor and good antimicrobial action of PURAC natural lactic acid, makes it the preferred acidification agent for many dairy products. PURACAL, PURAMEX and GLUCONAL are used to fortify milk and fermented dairy drinks.

[ More info: FOCUS; Food fortification special ]
[More info: FOCUS; Dairy special]

·         Baked goods
PURAC and PURAC Powder are used for direct acidification in the production of sourdough. Lactic acid is a natural sourdough acid which gives the bread its characteristic flavor.

[ More info on Bakery ]

·         Flavors
Their natural occurrence in meat and dairy products makes lactic acid and its salts an attractive way to enhance savory flavors. PURAC Powder and liquid lactic acid are used to enhance a broad range of savory flavors. Candy is frequently formulated with lactic acid or blends of lactic acid to optimize the flavor delivery.
[ More info: FOCUS: Flavor special ]