Why It Matters
Mold and yeast colonize dressings, syrups, cheese and sodas; need weak-acid preservatives whose undissociated form is active at the product's low pH
Solution Approach
Mold and yeast colonize dressings, syrups, cheese and sodas; need weak-acid preservatives whose undissociated form is active at the product's low pH 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 Treatment Workflow
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System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
2
Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
3
Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
Recommended Chemistries (3)
Potassium Sorbate, Food Grade
CAS 24634-61-5
Specialty Additives
Preservation
Below about pH 6 the undissociated sorbic acid crosses microbial membranes and inhibits mold and yeast enzyme systems in dressings, cheese and beverages
Melting Point: for sorbic acidMelting range of sorbic acid iso… Density: 1.363 at 25 °C/20 °C Solubility: Solubility in water at 20 °C: 58.2%; in alcohol…
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Sodium Benzoate, Food Grade
CAS 532-32-1
Specialty Additives
Preservation
Most effective under pH 4.5, benzoic acid disrupts microbial energy metabolism — the standard preservative for acidic sodas, syrups and condiments
Physical Description: Dry Powder; Liquid; Pellets or Large Crystals; … Appearance: White, granules or crystalline powder Odor: Odorless
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Calcium Caprylate (FCC)
CAS 2115-00-6
Specialty Additives
Preservation
Medium-chain caprylate salt provides surface antifungal action where a fatty-acid preservative is preferred
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Specialty Additives
Phenolic and tocopherol antioxidants, gallate/caprylate preservatives, hydrocolloids, enzymes, sweeteners and flavor/color actives for finished-food formulation.
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