Fermented Vinegar Powder: The Natural “Green Guardian” for Food Preservation
—— Meet clean label requirements, extend shelf life, ensure food safety and flavor When you pick up a loaf of bread labeled with a “clean label,” you may wonder: without chemical preservatives, how does it stay fresh? The answer may lie in an unassuming ingredient — fermented vinegar powder. Derived from non-GMO corn and rice, this natural powder is gaining popularity in the food industry thanks to its preservative power without chemical additives. 1. From Grains to Antimicrobial Agent: The Power of Microorganisms The story of fermented vinegar powder begins with a natural “experiment” led by microorganisms. Using non-GMO corn and rice as raw materials, specific acetic acid bacteria and lactic acid bacteria break down the sugars in the grains, producing acetic acid, lactic acid, succinic acid, and other organic acids. These organic acids play a dual role in food preservation: Adjusting the environment: By lowering pH, they make it difficult for acid-sensitive microbes such as Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli to survive. Penetrating cells: Undissociated organic acid molecules can enter microbial cells, disrupt internal pH balance, and halt metabolism. Even more remarkable, different organic acids work “in synergy”: acetic acid is highly effective against Gram-positive bacteria, while lactic acid is stronger...
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