Ional®
Improve product quality, reduce purge, increase yields, extend shelf-life, and improve food safety.
Ional® is our line of dry buffered citrate blends which enhances your customers’ eating experience. Ional® is a multi-faceted ingredient that positively impacts moisture retention and flavor, and extends freshness.
WTI is the exclusive manufacturer of Ional®, the trademarked name for sodium citrate buffered with citric acid to a pH of 5.6. As a patented product, Ional® is the only buffered sodium citrate to receive approval from the USDA and is considered “safe and suitable” for use in meat and poultry products.
Ional® LC inhibits the growth of pathogens, such as Listeria monocytogenes, Clostridium perfringens, and Clostridium botulinum.
Ional® Plus and Ional® LC are effective in extending shelf-life by inhibiting the growth of mold, yeast and other spoilage organisms.
The Ional® product lines increase the ionic strength of marinades and brines resulting in increased moisture retention (yield) and reduced purge.
Ional® stabilizes and protects the flavor systems in food. Sensory panelists preferred meat and poultry with Ional® products because of their superior flavor and juiciness.
Applications
Products
Every formulation and every application is unique. We will work closely with you to find the custom solution that meets the specific need for your product. Contact us!
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| Ional® | Buffered citrate and diacetate blend that enhances quality attributes, including purge reduction and moisture retention. The superior ionic strength of Ional® enhances water holding capabilities, which results in increased yields. | Sodium Citrate |
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| Ional® Plus | Ideal ratio of citrate to diacetate for use in fresh meat and poultry products to maintain and enhance quality attributes while inhibiting growth of mold, yeast and other spoilage organisms. | Sodium citrate, sodium diacetate |
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| Ional® LC | Buffered citrate and diacetate blend that inhibits the outgrowth of pathogens, such as Listeria monocytogenes and Clostridium perfringens and controls mold, yeast, and spoilage organisms in ready to eat products. | Sodium citrate, sodium diacetate |
Reduce purge loss and increase yield
Extend shelf-life
Control outgrowth of pathogensPatents and Pending Patents for Products and Licensed Patents