Great taste is not the only consideration
When
you choose BASF inorganic food additives, you can count on quality and
safety. That is because BASF's products meet or exceed all applicable safety
standards, thanks to a broad presence across multiple segments of the food and beverage industry. Production of food grade additives is strictly separated from non-food grade products and is fully certified to
international quality control standards and best practices. BASF's facilities are regularly audited by
independent testing institutes. Food products have many certifications such as HAACP, cGMP, Kosher and Halal.
Examples of applications include:
Sodium Sulfite and Sodium Metabisulfite
- Preservatives in a variety of foods such as condiments, processed fruits and vegetables, potatoes, dough, fish, fruit juice and wine
- Prevention of oxidization
- Loosening of dough
- Anti-melanosis treatment for shrimp - Sodium Metabisulfite (SMBS) has been used worldwide against melanosis for many years. While working as a reduction agent and as an oxygen scavenger, it prevents polyphenol oxidase, which is the root cause of enzymatic blackening of shrimp.
Potassium Metabisulfite
- Antioxidation agent preserving the flavor for beer
- Yeast and bacteria control in wine production
Ammonium Bicarbonate and Ammonium Carbonate
- Leavening agent during baking process - preferred for cookies and crackers
- Alkalization of cocoa
Ammonium Chloride
- Aroma chemical, typically used with licorice products
Sodium Nitrite and Sodium Nitrate
- Preservatives in processed meats and cheeses
- Production of anchovy-style preserves
Sodium Methylate
- Crystallization of fats and oils