Our CapBlock® Clean-Label Natural Preservatives Range
| Specification | Cultured Brown Rice | Cultured Dextrose | Liquid Plant Extract LS100 | Liquid Plant Total Extract TE100 | TotalShield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Item # | CBR-POW | CD-POW | LS100 | TE100 | CBTS-POW |
| Form | Off-white free-flowing powder | Cream to tan free-flowing powder | Amber liquid | Amber liquid | Off-white free-flowing powder |
| Source | Fermented brown rice | Fermented non-GMO dextrose | Fermented plant extracts (spices seeds fruits) | Plant cell-wall lignin fractions | Buffered vinegar & botanical extracts |
| Inhibits | Mould, some yeast, some gram-negative | Mould (all) | Bacteria, yeast, mould (mild profile) | Yeast, mould, listeria, gram-positive & gram-negative | Mould, yeast, listeria, gram-positive & gram-negative |
| Replaces | Chemical preservatives | Chemical additives & preservatives | Sorbates & benzoates | Chemical preservatives | Potassium sorbate & chemical preservatives |
| Odour | Characteristic, free from off-odour | Characteristic, free from off-odour | Characteristic (earthy, tea-like) | Characteristic (tea-like) | Characteristic, free from off-odour |
| Solubility | Soluble in water | Soluble in water | Soluble in water | ||
| Specific Gravity | 1.000 +/- 0.050 g/ml | 1.038 - 1.058 g/ml | |||
| pH | 6.0 or less (4.5 or below ideal) | 6.0 - 8.0 | 4.8 - 6.2 | ||
| Acidity | 0.3 - 2.3% | ||||
| Moisture | <= 5.0% | <= 5.0% | |||
| Dosage | 0.5% to 1.5% based on flour weight | 0.5% to 2.0% of total product weight | 0.3% - 2.0% | 0.2% - 1.0% | 0.35% to 1.0% based on flour weight |
| Label Declaration | Cultured Brown Rice Powder, Brown Rice Powder, Rice Powder | Cultured Dextrose or Natural Flavour | Natural Flavors | Natural Flavors | Buffered Vinegar, Botanical Extracts |
| Country of Origin | Australia | Australia | Australia | Australia | Australia |
| Shelf Life | 24 months | 18 months | 18 months | 18 months | 24 months |
| Storage | Cool, dry place away from heat and light | Cool, dry place away from heat and light | Cool, dry place away from heat and light | Cool, dry place away from heat and light | Cool, dry place away from heat and light |
CapBlock® Cultured Brown Rice
Fermented brown-rice mould inhibitor that controls mould, some yeast and some gram-negative bacteria — without affecting yeast-raised leavening. Ideal for baked goods, smallgoods, cheese, sauces and dips.
CapBlock® Cultured Dextrose
Fermented mould inhibitor and natural flavour enhancer for yeast-raised bakery, processed cheese, sauces and dressings. Extends shelf life while improving flavour sensory, replacing chemical additives.
CapBlock® Liquid Plant Extract LS100
Mild, smooth-profile botanical preservative from fermented spices, seeds and fruits. Controls spoilage while protecting flavour — ideal for meat and foods sensitive to sourness, replacing sorbates and benzoates.
CapBlock® Liquid Plant Total Extract TE100
Broad-spectrum botanical preservative from plant cell-wall lignin. Targets yeast, mould, listeria and gram-positive & negative bacteria across baked goods, meat, cheese and dressings.
CapBlock® TotalShield
Propionic-acid-free, broad-spectrum mould and antibacterial inhibitor from buffered vinegar and botanical extracts. A clean-label potassium sorbate replacer for bakery, meat, snacks and more.