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QUALITY EXPANDS

NAGARDO® FOOD

Changing preferences towards natural food preservation

The vast variety of food applications, each with its unique compositions and microbial exposure, pose a major challenge to food preservation - often requiring an application specific approach. With an ever-growing emphasis on health and well-being, the demand for natural solutions that not only safeguard against decay, but also contribute to food safety is on the rise.

For these fast-emerging markets, Nagardo® offers a groundbreaking preservation technology that not only addresses these challenges, but is set to redefine industry standards across many food applications.

NAGARDO® - Natural Guardian for food applications

Nagardo® is a natural antimicrobial obtained from the edible mushroom Sweet Osmanthus Ear and is extracted without chemical modification. Nagardo® has proven to be a very effective natural antimicrobial agent in beverages, and it also shows great potential in other areas of application, particularly in the food sector. In the United States, Nagardo® has gained a GRAS status for the use in cheese and dry-cured sausages, but its versatility extends far beyond these areas. Efforts for application expansion are actively pursued on a global scale.

Contact us if you would like to understand the benefits of Nagardo® or test its performance in your specific food application!

 

Food preservative without sensory impact

  • Especially strong against yeast and molds
  • Surface applications exhibit optimal performance
  • Shows no impact on color, odor, or taste
  • Chemically stable at pH range between 2.5 to 7, most efficacious within a pH of 2.5 to 4.6
  • Good water solubility
  • Compatible with pasteurization
  • Enables consumer friendly labeling*
  • Free of known allergens
  • Halal, Kosher, non-GMO

*Declaration as a food additive on the ingredient list required

 

Application examples - From cheese to dry-cured sausages

  • Picture this: dry-cured sausages taking a quick dip or getting a gentle spray with Nagardo®- infused solution.
  • The result? No more worrying about fungal growth on the surface! Even at lower concentrations, Nagardo® is effective and ensures that sausages look and taste good.
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  • How about safeguarding your cheese with natural preservatives, even for edible rinds? Nagardo® brings this to life.
  • Testing with cheese coatings demonstrates Nagardo®'s remarkable capability in effectively shielding against mold growth during storage.

Nagardo® offers an ideal solution for maintaining microbiological quality and extending shelf life. Serving as the natural alternative to conventional synthetic preservatives, it perfectly aligns with evolving consumer preferences and demands.

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Beverage manufacturers tailor beverages to meet their customers lifestyle – at LANXESS we tailor the corresponding beverage protection. Nagardo® natural guardian secures and prolongs the shelf life of your beverage. Safety enabled by nature.