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Replaces sorbic acid, 1:1

Natufresh™ SA100

Clean-label alternative to sorbic acid, from fermented tapioca

Natufresh™ SA100 is natural sorbic acid from fermented tapioca (cassava), in plain, nonencapsulated form. It replaces sorbic acid one to one, at the same dose and performance, and protects against molds, yeasts and aerobic bacteria in the finished product.

Suggested label line (or Fermented Tapioca) Natural Fermented Extract
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Hands holding freshly harvested cassava roots, the source of Natufresh SA100

Key data

Replaces
Sorbic acid, 1:1
Dosage
0.10 to 0.40%, 1:1 versus sorbic acid. Adjust to the application and current legislation.
Label line
Natural Fermented Extract, or Fermented Tapioca
Form
White granular powder, oil-soluble. Apply on a dry basis or dilute in an aqueous medium at room temperature or above. Compatible with vinegar and lactic acid.
Source
Cassava (tapioca), produced by fermentation and extraction
Moisture
1% maximum
Allergens
No major allergens; gluten-free
Certifications
Kosher (Parve), Halal, Non-GMO declaration, FSSC 22000 plant
Shelf life
12 months in original sealed packaging
Pack
25 kg PE bag inside a cardboard box

Best for

Chemically leavened cakesMuffins and sweet goodsFlour tortillasPie fillingsIcingsPost-bake surface application
How to use it Replace your current sorbic acid one to one. Use it where sorbic acid is applied directly, without yeast. For yeast-raised dough, see Natufresh™ SA300 or ask us for the right option.
From fermented tapiocaFully biobased, made from cassava by fermentation and extraction.
Plain formNonencapsulated natural sorbic acid.
No major allergensGluten-free.
CertifiedNon-GMO declaration. Produced in an FSSC 22000 certified plant.

The Natufresh™ sorbic acid family

Three natural sorbic acid ingredients, one for each process. Pick by dough type and how you want the preservative to act.

You are hereNatufresh™ SA100Natural sorbic acid from fermented tapioca, in plain form. Replaces sorbic acid 1:1 where it is applied directly.
Rowanberry-basedNatufresh™ SA100RWRowanberry extract in plain, non-encapsulated form. Same dose, same use, different source and label line.View SA100RW →
EncapsulatedNatufresh™ SA300SA100RW encapsulated in sunflower oil, so it releases with oven heat. For yeast-leavened doughs.View SA300 →
Rowanberry version, for bakery

Natufresh™ SA100RW

The rowanberry extract grade of Natufresh SA100 is designed for industrial bakery. Technical data, dosage and the selector are on our bakery site.

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Why Natufresh Natural origin without the compromises Natufresh is a natural-origin option for clean-label projects. Select the product and dose using its technical data sheet and confirm performance in the formulation.
Natufresh natural sorbic acid
Synthetic preservatives
Cultured dextrose and fermentates
Vinegar-based
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Neutral taste and aroma
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FSSC 22000 certified plantHalal certifiedKosher certified
Qualitative comparison by ingredient class, based on published literature. Results depend on formulation, process and use level.
Sensory evaluation

Natural preservation for your formulation

The proposition is natural origin and a clean label. Evaluate taste, aroma and texture alongside preservation performance in your recipe, process and packaging.

Compare against a reference under the same conditions and document the result before scaling up.

Industrial bakery

FARBE Bakery

Working in bakery? Our bakery site has the dosage, technical data and natural preservative selector for bread and baked goods.

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Get the Natufresh™ SA100 TDS

One page with dose, form, label line, allergens, shelf life and certifications. A technical specialist follows up to plan your trial.

Request a Natufresh™ SA100 sample

Tell us your process and volume. We review each request before shipping, and a technical specialist follows up to plan your trial.

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