Clean label food protection strategies: Dual functional and synergistic food preservation system with DuraShieldTM natural food protection blends

Oxidation and microbial spoilage are two major factors that limit the shelf-life of food products. The oxidative reaction results in off aroma, off flavor, and product discoloration in certain instances while microbial spoilage leads to objectionable by-product formation, visible microbial growth, and potential food safety risks. Temperature variations, extended distances of distribution, and demand for cleaner labels have all contributed to an increased risk of food spoilage in both minimally processed and ready-to-eat products. DuraShield Food Protection Blends are scientifically proven to be effective in improving shelf life and safety by combining traditional antioxidant products (including rosemary extracts and acerola) with natural cultured dextrose and/or buffered vinegar and leveraging their dual-functional and synergistic properties. They deliver minimal impact on taste and aroma and, in most cases, help to maintain a cleaner, consumer-preferred label. The proposed session will demonstrate the dual-functional and synergistic aspects of DuraShield Food Protection blends that will help to tackle complicated spoilage issues in variety of food products.