Compound Moisture Retention Agent L38

1.Product Name：Compound moisture retention agent L38

 

2.Product Description：

This product is a compound acidity regulator, manufactured using modern food processing technology, and is free from phosphorus-containing compounds. It is primarily composed of a safe and compliant blend of food-grade carbonates, citrates, and natural polysaccharides. It effectively enhances the water-holding capacity of meat and aquatic products, improves texture, inhibits freeze-induced protein denaturation, and reduces cooking loss. Consequently, it significantly improves product yield and overall quality, fully aligning with the modern consumer demand for “phosphate-free” and healthier food products.

 

3.Product Advantage：

Health and Safety: Phosphate-free, which avoids potential health risks from excessive phosphorus intake and aligns with the clean label trend.

Significant Effect：Effectively enhances the water retention and elasticity of product, making meat tender and juicy.

Quality Improvement：Reduce moisture and weight loss during processing and cooking, significantly increasing product yield.

Inhibition of Denaturation: Delay the freeze denaturation of proteins, effectively reducing juice loss during freeze-thaw cycles and maintaining the original flavor and texture of products.

High Stability: Maintain excellent performance across a wide range of pH values and temperatures.

Wild Application: Suitable for various meat products, aquatic products, and other items with strict phosphorus content requirements.

 

4.Main Ingredients：

Sodium Carbonate

Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium Citrate

Trehalose

 

5.Physicochemical Index：

Item	Standard Requirement
Appearance	White, off-white or slightly yellow crystalline powder; uniform color
Odor	No irritating odor
Solubility	Easily soluble in water; solution is clear or slightly turbid
Moisture (%)	≤ 2.0
pH Value (1% aqueous solution)	8.0 – 9.0
Arsenic (As) (mg/kg)	≤ 1.0
Lead (Pb) (mg/kg)	≤ 2.0

 

6.Application Scope and Recommended Dosage：

This product is specially designed for foods that require improved water retention without using phosphates.

 

Application Scope

Meat Products: Marinated meats such as chicken breast, steak, pork and lamb. Low-temperature meat products such as ham, sausage and roasted meat.

Aquatic Products: Surimi products（fish balls, fish tofu), frozen fish fillets, shrimp and shellfish.

Others: Fillings for quick-frozen dumplings and steamed buns.

 

Recommended Dosage

Injection/Tumbling:

Prepare a 10%-15% injection brine solution

The Injection rate is typically10%-25%

Add this product at 0.3%-0.8% of the brine solution weight.

Marinating /Soaking:

Prepare a marinating solution with a concentration of 2.0%-3.0%.

Soaking time depends on product size and specific process requirements.

Direct Mixing/Emulsifying:

Add  directly at 0.3%-0.8% of the total raw ingredient weight

The optimal dosage should be determined through trials based on the specific product

 

7.Recommendations for Application Method：

Dissolution: Fully dissolve this product in an appropriate amount of cold water or ice water to make a solution

Injection/Tumbling:Uniformly inject the solution into meat pieces using an injection machine, then perform vacuum tumbling to ensure the solution is evenly distributed in thee muscle tissue

Marinating/Soaking:Submerge the raw materials completely in the prepared marinating solution to ensure uniform contact

Mixing:Add this product together with other auxiliary materials during the the chopping or mixing process, and stir evenly.

Proceed with the regular production process as usual.

 

8.Storage and Packaging：

Storage: Keep in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place with tight sealing. Avoid direct sunlight.

Shelf Life: 24months under the specified storage conditions.

Packaging Specifications: 25kg/bag, or customized according to customer requirements. Packed with an inner food-grade polyethylene plastic bag and outer multi-layer paper bag or fiber drum.

 

9.Precautions：

Not intended for direct consumption.

Appropriate personal protective equipment, such as gloves and a dust mask should be worn during handling.

Avoid contact with strong acids.

Please use it up promptly after opening. Reseal the inner bag tightly to prevent moisture absorption.

Please comply with local food regulations regarding the use of additives.

 

10.Safety and Regulations：

This product is manufactured and sold in strict compliance with GB 2760 National Food Safety Standard for Uses of Food Additives and other relevant regulations. All ingredients comply with food safety requirement.