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Natural Chelating Agents

Request Number 183412 | Author PepsiCo

Description

PepsiCo is interested in identifying potential alternative natural chelating agents.

Background

Chelating agents are capable of sequestering metal ions to prevent their reaction with other components. EDTA and SHMP are ubiquitous in the beverage industry due to their low cost and effectiveness across a wide range of pH.

Key Success Criteria

Must-Haves

• Chelating agent with similar activity to EDTA or SHMP. Strong binding for divalent cations (Fe, Ca, Mg).
• Solubility in pH <4.0 at efficacious doses
• Effective at pH 3.0-4.0
• Non-GMO
• Allergen Free
• Food Grade

Nice-to-Haves

• Studies to show effectiveness against microbial growth with sorbates and benzoates
• Powdered or granulated ingredient
• FDA GRAS, Self-GRAS, or in a CFR
• Low color impact in beverages
• Low flavor impact in beverages
• Kosher
• Commercially available or close to commercial status

Approaches not of interest

Previously screened natural chelating agents including but not limited to: Phytic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Fulvic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Glucono-delta-lactone, Rosmary Extract, Acerola Extract, Zinc Gluconates, Polyaspartic Acid, Potassium Polyaspertate, and L-carnitine.

Preferred Collaboration types

Typical supplier relationship, currently not looking to collaborate with a supplier to develop an ingredient. However, if no natural chelating agents are found, PepsiCo will consider a collaboration based on promising preliminary data.