Natural Preservatives

Natural & Clean Label Preservatives keep beverages fresh by inhibiting the growth of undesirable microorganisms in a biologically friendly way.

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ε-Polylysine

VitaPro® ε- Polylysine (ε- Poly-L-lysine) is a food grade natural preservative (GRAS) for a variety of foods that extends shelf-life due to its high antimicrobial activity against the growth of gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, yeasts & molds. It’s derived naturally and produced by the fermentation process of Streptomyces albulus under aerobic conditions.

Activity: ≥98%

Beverage Applications & Dosages:
Alcoholic beverages: 100mg/kg
Wine: 50mg/kg
Energy, fitness, sport & isotonic tonic ready to drink beverages: 250mg/kg
Sugar cane base beverages:250mg/kg
Soft drinks: 250mg/kg
Coffee and coffee based beverages: 250mg/kg
Tea & tea based beverages: 250mg/kg
Tomato based beverages: 250mg/kg
Nectars: 250mg/kg
Chocolate flavored drinks: 100mg/kg
Fruit flavored drinks and “ades:” 250mg/kg
Fruit smoothies: 250mg/kg

Cultured Dextrose

VitaPro® Cultured Dextrose is a clean label non-gmo natural preservative that is made through the natural fermentation of glucose with the help of propionic acid microorganisms. It inhibits the growth of undesirable lactic acid bacterium, yeasts and mold, listeria and other microorganisms.

Application: Juices & soft drinks

Suggested dosage: 0.3-1%