Purac
Purac Lactic Acid and Lactate Antimicrobial Additives from Birko
Birko carries Purac’s food-grade, lactate-based antimicrobials for use in fresh and further processed meats. These products can effectively extend shelf life and greatly inhibit the growth of Listeria, Salmonella and E. coli among others.
When used in further processed meats, at an application rate of 3%, shelf life can be increased by up to 110%. Application rates are based on the original Oscar Mayer model.
| Category | Shelf Life Increase |
| Fresh | 30 - 60% |
| Cooked Uncured | 50 - 110% |
| Cooked/Cured | 30 - 50% |
- For use in a wide range of cooked, cured and fresh meat products such as sausage, hams, deli meats, ground beef and poultry.
- Sodium Lactate imparts a slight salty flavor to the product that contributes to taste.
- Potassium Lactate has little or no flavor characteristics.
- Lactic acid and its derivatives are naturally occurring products.
- Used in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products worldwide.
- Lactates are generally accepted label ingredients for processed foods.
- These additives are considered GRAS by the USDA
PURASAL® S – sodium lactate
PURASAL® Opti.Form SD 4 – a sodium lactate/sodium diacetate blend, enhances the flavor of meat and poultry products.
PURASAL® Opti.Form PD 4 – a potassium lactate/sodium diacetate blend, the “optimum formula” for extended shelf life.
PURASAL® HiPure P – Purac’s flavor-improved (flavorless) potassium lactate substitutes potassium for sodium for use where a salty flavor is less desirable.
NEW!
PURASAL® S96 Powder – Sodium Lactate powder for dry sausage applications
Purasal is a registered trademark of Purac for their line of blended lactate products.
Purac Opti.Form blends may require usage payments for some product applications
Lactic Acid 88% FCC – for carcass application
Lactic acid is a natural organic acid that is used on carcasses after hide removal to inhibit the growth of problem pathogens. Birko stocks Purac Lactic Acid 88% FCC for this use. The Chad Co. manufactures spray application cabinets specifically for this purpose.
Contact your Birko Technical Representative here for additional information
on the use and effectiveness of Purac Antimicrobial Additives and Lactic Acid for the meat industry.