Innovative product with significant advantages
Kemira Provian is a functional co-spray dried composition based on two organic salts; sodium acetate and sodium lactate, which have proven synergistic effects for meat preservation. It is delivered as a free flowing powder, making it easy to handle, convenient to store and more cost effective than liquid alternatives. It offers superior performance in extending shelf life and enhancing food safety.
Provian extends the shelf life of meat products by effectively inhibiting the growth of total aerobic bacteria. It also acts as an efficient safeguard against pathogens commonly found in meat products, and thus reduces the risk of food born diseases. These findings have been verified through extensive testing, both in Kemira’s in-house laboratories as well as by independent research institutes.
Better flavor with minimized cooking losses
The mildly salty taste of Provian has been shown to enhance the flavor of cooked meat products. There are no adverse effects on sensory parameters such as taste, after-taste, odor or appearance. Furthermore, due to its neutral pH value and buffering capacity, Provian does not lower the pH of cooked meat products. This means less cooking losses.
Extensive experience
In introducing this new product, Kemira brings a wealth of experience and process know-how to this field. Kemira is the world’s largest supplier of organic acids, salts, functional blends and mixtures. The company has global operations and is dedicated to developing new technologies and a wide range of high quality products for the food industry. Provian is the latest in a long line of successful innovative solutions introduced by Kemira during its 90-year history.
Cost effective powder form
“Across the globe, our strong expertise in the fields of preservation and microbial control has promoted food safety and longer shelf life in various food applications. Our experience and know-how in the chemistry of organic acids and salts, together with our proven spray drying technology, has enabled us to develop Provian, a highly effective safeguard designed specifically for meat applications. Its powder form and low recommended dosages make Provian a unique cost effective solution for meat processors in assuring high meat quality and safety,” says Irene Quintana, Customer Segment Manager Food & Feed.
Kemira ChemSolutions b.v will be exhibiting Provian® at the Food Ingredients exhibition in Frankfurt, November 17 – 19 (stand # 91E19).
For more information, please contact
Ms. Angela Anagnostou, Application Manager Food, ChemSolutions
Tel. +31 344 639 148, Mobile +31 622 676 931, Email: food@kemira.com