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- Manufacturer: ICL Specialty Products
- Product Line: ICL Phosphates
- Product: Potassium Citrate
- Industries: Food & Beverage
- Authorized Countries: United States
BEKAPLUS® DC 8
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0139445
BEKAPLUS® DC 8 is a premium, food-grade buffering agent from ICL Specialty Products based on a blend of potassium citrate and sodium bicarbonate. It is formulated to enhance the stability and quality of food and beverage formulations.
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Appearance: Solid, white granules
Odor: Odorless
pH: 7.6 to 8.6
Lead, ppm max: 2
Shelf life: 24 months CAS No. 6100-05-6 and CAS No. 144-55-8
Primary Chemistry:
Potassium citrate and sodium bicarbonate
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Overview
BEKAPLUS® DC 8 is a high-quality blend of potassium citrate (CAS No. 6100-05-6) and sodium bicarbonate (CAS No. 144-55-8) that is certified vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, halal, and kosher. It can be used for a wide variety of food and beverage applications, from high-protein beverages to processed cheeses and more. It provides excellent buffering and stabilization to formulations, improving the consistency, viscosity, and mouthfeel of products. In reduced-sodium processed cheese products, BEKAPLUS® DC 8 is suitable for use as a high-quality phosphate alternative.
Features & Benefits
- Food additive
- Contains potassium citrate and sodium bicarbonate
- Buffering capabilities
- Good phosphate alternative
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-vegetarian
- Ovo-lacto-vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten free
- Kosher
- Halal
Problems Solved
Poor stability of high-protein beverages
pH irregularity in food formulations during manufacturing
Applications
High-protein beverages
Dairy products
Processed cheeses
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FAQs
What is BEKAPLUS® DC 8?
BEKAPLUS® DC 8 is a phosphate-free blend of potassium citrate and sodium bicarbonate that buffers high-protein beverages and coffee creamers and can replace phosphates in reduced-sodium process cheese.
How much BEKAPLUS® DC 8 should I use?
Use 0.02–0.3% of the final product in beverages, or 3–4% of the cheese content in processed cheese products. Reach out to ChemPoint for samples or formulation assistance.
Where can I buy BEKAPLUS® DC 8?
ChemPoint is an authorized distributor of BEKAPLUS® DC 8, available in 50 lb bags. Request a quote, sample, TDS, or SDS at chempoint.com or call 425.372.1052.
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