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- Manufacturer: ICL Specialty Products
- Product Line: ICL Phosphates
- Product: Potassium Phosphates
- Industries: Food & Beverage
- Authorized Countries: United States
JOHA® B 60
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0140044
JOHA® B 60 is a food-grade blend of potassium citrate and phosphate designed for low-acid UHT and retort dairy beverages. It helps prevent coagulation and flocculation during manufacturing, supporting product stability under demanding thermal processing conditions.
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Ingredients: Potassium citrate, dipotassium phosphate anhydrous, monopotassium phosphate
Appearance: White granules
pH, 1% solution: 8.3–8.9
Phosphate (P₂O₅): 9.8–12.5%
Loss on Drying: Maximum 2.0%
Shelf Life: 24 months
Production Location: Lawrence, Kansas, USA
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place to maintain product performance
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Overview
JOHA® B 60 from ICL is a specialized, food-grade blend of potassium citrate, dipotassium phosphate, and monopotassium phosphate designed for use in low-acid UHT and retort dairy beverages.
JOHA® B 60 helps prevent coagulation and flocculation during manufacturing, making it particularly useful for dairy beverage formulations subjected to intensive thermal processing.
Features & Benefits
- Designed for thermally processed dairy beverages: Specifically developed for low-acid UHT and retort dairy beverage production
- Supports product stability: Helps prevent coagulation and flocculation during manufacturing
- Multi-component citrate/phosphate system: Combines potassium citrate, dipotassium phosphate, and monopotassium phosphate into a single food-grade ingredient
- Low starting use levels: Recommended starting use level of 0.02–0.25% of the final product
- Broad dietary compatibility: Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, ovo-lacto-vegetarian, and lacto-vegetarian formulations
- Certifications: Halal, Kosher, and U.S. gluten-free
- Convenient dry format: Supplied as white granules in 50 lb multi-wall paper bags with a poly liner
Problems Solved
Coagulation During UHT or Retort Processing:
JOHA® B 60 helps prevent coagulation during the manufacture of low-acid UHT and retort dairy beverages.
Flocculation in Thermally Processed Dairy Beverages:
JOHA® B 60 helps prevent flocculation, addressing a key stability challenge in thermally processed dairy beverage systems.
Need for a Ready-to-Use Potassium Citrate/Phosphate Blend:
JOHA® B 60 combines potassium citrate with dipotassium and monopotassium phosphates into a single food-grade granular product, simplifying the incorporation of these ingredients into the formulation.
Dietary and Certification Requirements:
JOHA® B 60 is suitable for vegan and vegetarian formulations and is Halal, Kosher, and U.S. gluten-free.
Applications
Low-acid UHT and retort dairy beverages
RTD dairy protein beverages
UHT coffee milk drinks and coffee lattes
UHT soy beverages and meal replacements
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FAQs
What is JOHA® B 60?
JOHA® B 60 is a blend of potassium citrate, dipotassium phosphate, and monopotassium phosphate that buffers and stabilizes low-acid UHT and retort dairy beverages while helping to reduce sodium.
How does JOHA® B 60 help reduce sodium?
It is built entirely on potassium salts, so it buffers and stabilizes without the sodium added by sodium phosphate or sodium citrate systems. It contains about 106 mg of sodium per 100 g.
How much JOHA® B 60 should I use?
Start at 0.02–0.25% of the final product and adjust based on application testing. ChemPoint can provide samples.
Where can I buy JOHA® B 60?
ChemPoint is an authorized distributor of JOHA® B 60, available in 50 lb bags. Request a quote, sample, TDS, or SDS at chempoint.com or call 425.372.1052.
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