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Costa-Rica Cultured Wheat Products CWP-50

As the global food industry continues to move toward healthier, more natural products, wheat-based cultured products are gradually becoming an important solution in food preservation.

Product Description

Description
Cultured wheat product is developed to address the growing market need for natural alternatives to chemical preservatives. It is manufactured through the fermentation of propionibacterium and subsequently processed through filtration, neutralization, concentration, and drying steps. This ingredient serves as a natural organic raw material for the food industry and is especially suitable for applications in bakery products, meat processing, and sauce production. The product appears as a free-flowing powder with a color ranging from off-white to light cream, accompanied by a mild characteristic aroma of microbial fermentation.

In the modern food industry, consumers are increasingly focused on natural ingredients. Wheat-based cultured product for natural preservation is a natural food preservation solution developed to meet this demand. Made from high-quality wheat through a specific microbial fermentation process, it is rich in natural organic acids and fermentation metabolites, effectively inhibiting the growth of harmful microorganisms in food, thus extending shelf life while maintaining the natural flavor and quality of the food.

Compared to traditional chemical preservatives, this wheat-based fermented product aligns better with the current food industry trend towards natural ingredients and "clean labels." Its core principle is that the natural organic acids and antibacterial metabolites produced during fermentation help lower the pH level in the food system and inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeast, and mold, thereby reducing the risk of food spoilage.

In practical applications, the wheat fermented product exists as a free-flowing, light beige powder with a slight fermented aroma, easily and evenly dispersed in various food formulations. It can not only replace some traditional chemical preservatives, such as propionates or benzoates, but also improve the stability and safety of food without affecting taste.

This product is suitable for various food applications, including baked goods, meat products, cheese, salad dressings, and sauces. Inhibiting the growth of mold and bacteria, it helps bread maintain its fresh taste and delays spoilage. It also provides stable natural preservation in meat products and condiments, ensuring product quality during storage and transportation.

From a formulation design perspective, wheat fermentation preservatives also offer excellent compatibility, working synergistically with a variety of food ingredients and processes. The natural metabolites formed during fermentation enhance the flavor profile of products and, to a certain extent, improve overall food quality. For food companies looking to reduce the use of chemical additives and enhance the natural attributes of their products, this is a reliable functional ingredient option.

As the global food industry continues to move towards healthier and more natural products, wheat-based cultured products for natural preservation are gradually becoming an important solution in food preservation technology. They not only help companies meet market demand for natural foods but also provide consumers with a safer, more stable, and higher-quality food experience.

 
Features
This product is capable to anti spoilage and inhibits pathogenic bacteria. In addition to substitute chemical preservatives, it can provide calcium that is needed by the human body, thus enhancing the foodstuff.
  • Reduce the pH of the dough or batter
  • Disrupt membrane transport or permeability
  • Accumulate anions
  • Reduce internal cellular pH
Product Specifications
Unless otherwise specified, all of the following assay methods must be the most current methods available.
Items
Standard Specification
Test Method
Appearance
Off-white to light cream Powder
CIE Lab (L*A*B*)
Flavor
Typical faint propionic & fermented flavor
Supplier Method
Form
Free-flowing powder
Supplier Method
CalPro
CWP-50: Minimum 50%
CWP-55: Minimum 55%
HPLC
Moisture
No more than 5.0%
AOAC 977.05 or GB 5009.3
Pb (mg/kg)
≤5
GB 5009.12
Arsenic (mg/kg)
≤3
GB 5009.11
Total Viable Count (CFU/g)
≤50,000
BAM Chapter 3 or GB 4789.2
Coliform bacteria (CFU/g)
≤10
BAM Chapter 4 or GB 4789.3
Yeast and Mold CFU/gram
<100
BAM Chapter 18 or GB 4789.15
E-Coli (25g)
Negative
BAM Chapter 4 or GB 4789.38
Salmonella (25g)
Negative
BAM Chapter 5 or GB 4789.4
 
Packaging
20kg paper and plastic syntactic bag with PE inner lining.
 
Storage and Shelf-life
This product is designed to maintain excellent stability during storage. Under recommended conditions—kept below 25°C in its original, sealed, and unopened packaging and protected from direct sunlight—the typical shelf life is 12 months.