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- Manufacturer: Galactic
- Product Line: Galactic Antimicrobials
- Product: Galactic Galimax Flavor
- Industries: Food & Beverage
- Authorized Countries: United States
Cultured Sugar Vinegar Liquid
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Galimax Flavor VK-50 is a natural, potassium-based liquid flavor produced through sugar fermentation. It delivers clean-label savory flavor enhancement and supports sodium reduction, especially in potato purées and other convenience foods, while maintaining consistent finished-product quality throughout shelf life.
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pH (5% solution): 5.0 – 6.5
Appearance: Liquid
Color: Amber
Odor: Passes internal test
Taste: Passes internal test
Dry matter: 45.0 – 55.0% w/w
Iron: Max. 10ppm
Lead: Max. 2ppm
Arsenic: Max. 1ppm
Mercury: Max. 1ppm
Cadmium: Max. 1ppm
Sodium: Max. 0.5% w/w
Suggested labeling: Vinegar, cultured sugar, Natural flavor
Shelf life: 48 months
Complies with: 21 CFR § 101.4 FSIS Directive 7120.1 FCC
Certifications: Kosher, Halal;
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Overview
Galimax Flavor VK-50 is a natural flavor produced through natural fermentation, delivering mild saline and amber taste notes for savory applications. Supplied as an easy-to-dose amber liquid, it blends uniformly into prepared foods and other food-processing systems while supporting simpler, more consumer-friendly ingredient statements. In savory convenience foods such as potato purée, it can help clean up the label, enhance flavor, and maintain quality throughout shelf life. It is potassium-based and contains no more than 0.5% sodium by weight, supporting lower-sodium formulation strategies. Labeling options may include “vinegar, cultured sugar” or “natural flavor,” depending on the finished formulation, market, and applicable requirements.
Features & Benefits
- Natural flavor produced through fermentation
- Potassium-based formulation suited for sodium-reduction
- Consumer-friendly labeling options include “vinegar, cultured sugar” and “natural flavor”
- Offers the potential to maintain shelf life comparable to that of a non-natural synthetic preservative in suitable formulations
- Liquid format enables convenient, uniform incorporation into potato purées and prepared-food systems
- Produced from renewable resources using Galactic’s fermentation expertise
Problems Solved
Cleaner, more recognizable ingredient statements (clean label)
Preserve or enhance flavor while reducing sodium
Maintain product quality throughout shelf life (freshness, taste, and texture)
Reduce reliance on synthetic preservatives
Address flavor and quality challenges in prepared and convenience foods
Support formulations where both flavor impact and label appeal matter
Prevent quality decline during storage (including reduced-sodium products)
Provide a convenient liquid ingredient for easy incorporation and consistent performance
Applications
Ready meals
Convenience foods
Potato puree and other potato-based foods
Savory prepared foods
Sauces, dressings, and spreads
Low-sodium formulations
Clean-label food products
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