CytoGUARD LA is a powerful, food-grade antimicrobial agent with Lauric Arginate (LAE) as the key active ingredient. Optimized for maximum stability, it is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial effective against foodborne pathogens such as Listeria, E. Coli, Salmonella, and spoilage bacteria.
LAE is GRAS Certified:
Lauric Arginate is a food-grade antimicrobial synthesized from food components lauric acid, naturally occurring in palm and coconuts, and L-arginine, an essential amino acid. Its remarkable antimicrobial properties, paired with low toxicity levels, make it an optimal bactericidal control tool in food production. This unique antimicrobial agent made from natural ingredients is proven to be extremely effective and can kill up to 99.99% of the foodborne pathogens and spoilage bacteria in a wide range of products.
Dealing with food recalls due to contamination results in profit losses and a public relations nightmare for any food brand that can lead to a stock market drop, losing the market share, and permanently damaging the brand in the consumers' eyes. You can protect your company from these misfortunes by adding a safe antimicrobial (LAE) as a bacterium kill step in your production process. Benefits of using LAE in your food production process:
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