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Non-Artificial Chelating Agents

Request Number 183412 | Author PepsiCo

Description

PepsiCo is interested in leveraging non-artificial antimicrobial preservatives in place of synthetic alternatives. Non-artificial chelating agents are also of interest as alternatives to commonly used chelating agents like EDTA and SHMP.

Key Success Criteria

Must-Haves

• Chelating agent with similar activity to EDTA and SHMP. Strong binding for divalent cations (Fe, Ca, Mg).
• Commercially available.
• Clean label, ideally botanical in nature and has potential to be labelled as an extract.
• Solubility in pH <4.0 at efficacious doses
• Non-GMO
• Allergen Free
• Food Grade

Nice-to-Haves

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

Approaches not of interest

• Synthetic preservatives
• Only approved for detergent, cosmetic, or non-food/beverage applications

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, this is something PepsiCo may consider.