Overview

FoodCare® FCATP (the “all in one” Antioxidant/­Chelator, Carrier, Emulsifier system) is off-white to buff, crystalline powder with a slight odour. It consists of a synergistic blend of Ascorbyl Palmitate d-a-Tocopherol and Citric Acid on a Dextrose base. All intermediates are European Union, FDA Food approved, GRAS status and label friendly.

Functionality:

• Delays lipid oxidation = longer shelf life.
• Inactivation of metal ions which catalyse the initiation of oxidation processes
• Makes antioxidant distribution uniform facilitating easier incorporation in liquids pastes or powders

Potential Benefits:

• Consumer friendly alternative to traditional antioxidants (BHA – and BHT based antioxidants)
• Improvement of food products by retarding lipid oxidation.
• Synergistic effect with Ascorbyl Palmitate and d-a– Tocopherol particularly when used in fats and processed foods.
• Longer shelf life of oils, fats and processed products
• Consistent product quality from batch to batch by minimising variation in taste, odour, colour and texture with no loss in nutritional value.

Main Application Areas:

• Meat products (fish, beef, pork and poultry – sausages and burgers)
• Meat Snacks

Usage Levels:

The exact usage dosage cannot be stated in general since it depends upon the application in question.  We generally suggest a concentration of 200ppm.