Monocalcium Phosphate (MCP)

Potassium Sorbate is a highly effective, safe and non-toxic antioxidant for food. Due to its versatility and harmlessness, it is considered one of the best preservatives on the market. It is mainly produced synthetically and is a tasteless and odorless powder. It is listed as a preservative with restrictions for use in cosmetic products, with a maximum allowable concentration of 0.6%, calculated as Sorbic Acid. Its effectiveness is enhanced in acidic environments. The shelf life of Potassium Sorbate is 24 months, and Foodcom S.A. offers it in 25 kg bags. Potassium Sorbate is commonly used in packaged foods to prevent spoilage during production and packaging and throughout shelf life. In limited concentrations, it is also safe for use in cosmetics and can be found in various cosmetic products such as face creams, oils, lotions and hair products.

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, an amino acid naturally found in many vegetables, cheeses, mushrooms, and seaweed broth. It is usually obtained by the fermentation of starch, sugar cane, sugar beet or molasses. It is resistant to decomposition when cooked and turns brown when exposed to high temperatures in the presence of sugar. MSG is a white crystalline powder, odorless and water soluble with a shelf life of three years when stored in a cool, dry place. Foodcom S.A. offers MSG in 25 kg bags. The popularity of Monosodium Glutamate stems from its ability to impart a unique flavor known as "umami," which is considered the fifth taste. This makes it a widely used ingredient in the food industry, especially to enhance the flavor of meats, soups, baked goods, condiments and other products.

Urea, also known as carbamide and symbolized in food additives as E927b, is an organic compound consisting of two amino groups linked by a carbonyl group. It occurs naturally in the body as a result of protein metabolism and is excreted in urine and sweat. It can also be produced synthetically by combining ammonia with carbon dioxide. Urea is hygroscopic and appears as white, odorless granules that do not dissolve in fats. Urea has a shelf life of 12 months and is available in 25 kg bags and Big Bags. Urea is used in various fields, for example, as a main ingredient in fertilizers, sprays and cosmetics due to its moisturizing, exfoliating and antiseptic properties. Urea is also used in exhaust gas cleaning, catalytic converters, urea-formaldehyde resins and animal feed. As a food additive, it is found in chewing gum and baked goods as a binder.

Citric Acid is a natural compound found in citrus fruits, but can also be made industrially. It is mainly produced by a chemical reaction using enzymes and microbes such as Aspergillus niger. The final product is available in powdered or granulated form and has a shelf life of about 3 years. It should be stored in a cool, dry warehouse. Foodcom S.A. offers Citric Acid in 25 kg bags. Citric Acid is used as a preservative in preserves and jars and as a thickener in sauces, creams and jams. It improves leavening in baked goods and is a key ingredient in the production of cheese and beer. Citric Acid is also used in other industries. It serves as a chelating agent and water softener in detergents and soaps, as a fertilizer in agriculture and as an additive for animal feed. It is also found in dietary supplements and medicines in the pharmaceutical industry.