Potassium nitrate E252 is a common preservative used in the meat industry to extend the shelf life of meat products and inhibit the growth of pathogenic microorganisms. Azotive standard is manufactured without any anti-caking agent and therefore may become lumped.
It is a food additive used in foodstuffs in line with in EC Regulation 1333/2008 on food additives, as amended.
USES
Bag, 25 kg
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The product quality meets the requirements of Regulation EU 231/2012 laying down specifications for food additives. |
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Form |
Crystalline powder |
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Colour |
White |
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Taste |
Refreshing, salty, spicy |
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Odour |
None |
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pH (5% solution) |
4.5 – 8.5 |
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KNO3 content |
Not less than 99.5% on the anhydrous basis |
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Loss on drying |
Not more than 1% (105oC, 4 hours) |
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Nitrites |
Not more than 20 mg/kg as per KNO2 |
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Arsenic (As) |
Not more than 3 mg/kg |
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Lead (Pb) |
Not more than 2 mg/kg |
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Mercury (Hg) |
Not more than 1 mg/kg |
| NOTE: A product without an anti-caking agent may become lump! | |
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