Why It Matters
Ready-to-eat and deli-meat processors buy sodium and potassium lactate, often paired with sodium diacetate, as antimicrobial, water-activity and flavor agents for Listeria control and shelf-life extension. This is a routine bulk purchase with no consumer-DIY overlap
Solution Approach
Ready-to-eat and deli-meat processors buy sodium and potassium lactate, often paired with sodium diacetate, as antimicrobial, water-activity and flavor agents for Listeria control and shelf-life extension. This is a routine bulk purchase with no consumer-DIY overlap RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Formulation Workflow
1
Process & Compliance Review
Map the application and contact points, and confirm food-grade and regulatory status (FCC/USP, Kosher/Halal, allergen) for every input.
2
Ingredient & Grade Selection
Select the right grade of acidulant, preservative, emulsifier, stabilizer, or processing aid for the formulation, label, and sensory targets.
3
Bench Trial & Dosing
Validate use level and performance in a bench or pilot batch, and specify packaging and lot traceability suited to food-safety requirements.
4
Quality & Shelf-Life Validation
Verify finished-product quality, microbial stability, and shelf life, and lock the spec with a CoA and document control for audits.
Recommended Chemistries (3)
Sodium Lactate
CAS 72-17-3
Lactate salt that lowers water activity and acts as a bacteriostatic antimicrobial in RTE meats while contributing a mild salty flavor
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Potassium Lactate
CAS 996-31-6
Potassium analog providing the same antimicrobial and water-activity control in reduced-sodium RTE-meat formulations
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Sodium Diacetate
CAS 126-96-5
Acids & Salts
pH Adjustment
Acetic-acid donor used synergistically with lactates to enhance Listeria inhibition and buffer product pH
Solubility: SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 1 G/ML PH: 4,5-5,0 (10 % aqueous solution)
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