Get to Know the Developments About Natural Preservatives

What Are Natural Preservatives

In recent years, the research on natural preservatives has attracted the attention of scientists from all over the world, and a large number of natural preservatives have been widely welcomed by people, such as tea polyphenols, natural vitamin E, polylysine and chitosan.

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Performance Characteristics and Applications of Natural Preservatives

Natural preservatives have the advantages of strong antibacterial properties, safety and non-toxicity, good water solubility, good thermal stability, and a wide range of action. Not only are they harmless to human health, but they also have certain nutritional value. The natural preservatives researched and developed in recent years include: natamycin, glucose oxidase, protamine, lysozyme, polylysine, chitosan, pectin decomposition products, propolis, tea polyphenols, etc.

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Natural Preservatives Problems in Application

As plant polyphenols gradually become a research hotspot of natural plant preservatives, the problems in their application are becoming more and more prominent.

First of all, the antibacterial mechanism of plant polyphenols has not been fully clarified. Most of the current researches discuss the effect on cell morphology and structure, but the research on the effect on bacterial macromolecules and cell metabolism, as well as the relationship between plant polyphenols and tested bacterial strains is not enough. comprehensive…

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Examples of Natural Preservatives for Food

√ Citric acid

It's a common organic compound or acid important for essential manufacturing processes. Citric acid can occur naturally in citrus fruits or manufactured in factories. The top uses of citric acid include serving as an essential acid you can use as a natural preservative or manufacturing soft drinks and other foods due to its sour or acidic flavor.

√ Oxalic acid

Oxalic acid is found naturally in many plants. The oxalic acid uses in food ranges from a preservative to a leavening agent in the field of baking. Food manufacturers use oxalic acid to stop the growth of bacteria in many foods. There is oxalic acid used in food such as cheese, baked goods, chocolates, and confectioneries. The oxalic acid usage in making chocolate protects the cocoa butter from turning rancid.

Natural Preservatives Developments and Trends Explore

● Innovative prospects for natural preservatives

A new generation of preservatives made from natural extracts is attracting attention for its potent antibacterial properties. At the same time, more and more consumers want to reduce the use of artificial additives in food, so natural preservatives may become mainstream in the future.

● Trends of natural preservative developments and application

On Jun. 20, 2019, ECHEMI Food Ingredient Sourcing Meeting & Food Industry Forum was held at Hall 4, NECC. At 9:40 a.m. Professor Steven Liu from Tunghai University delivered a speech entitled Tends of Natural Preservative Developments and Application. The whole speech was divided into two parts: comparison of types of food storage in ancient and modern time, and innovative trends in food storage.

● Arjuna targets US market with natural preservatives line

The new line consists of proprietary formulations of essential oils and oleoresins. Arjuna’s R&D team researched a unique selection of botanical extracts possessing antimicrobial activity, then comprehensively tested them in various food and beverage applications. The resulting ingredient systems yielded effective antimicrobial activity and shelf-life extension, without affecting flavor or mouthfeel. This natural preservative portfolio is now available for formulations ranging from fruit juices and meat to frying oil, mayonnaise and breaded products. 

● Layn Natural Ingredients launches new natural preservative SustaNX

According to Food Business News, Layn Natural Ingredients has launched a new preservative product SustaNX, which belongs to the company's Plantae Preservation series, which is rich in polyphenolic antioxidants and is suitable for food, beverages, flavors, spices and pet foods.

Natural Preservatives Suppliers

● Shanghai Bai Jie Chemical Co., Ltd

For over 10 years, B&J Life Technology has developed and manufactured a wide range of antimicrobial products around the globe, utilizing global antimicrobial expertise and cutting-edge technology to cater to the Chinese market, as well as cosmetic and personal care markets. B&J’s core expertise lies in the fields of natural preservatives, and preservative-free protection systems.

● JILIN TELY IMP & EXP CO., LTD

Jilin Tely Imp & Exp Co., Ltd. is located in Changchun, a national historical and cultural city, Jilin Province, China. It covers an area of 22,000 square meters, construction area of 6,000 square meters. It has its own import and export rights. Main Supply: Additive, fine chemicals, pharmaceutical and pesticide intermediates.