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MicroGARD™ products are effective against Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria and/or yeasts and moulds.

The key benefit of using MicroGARD™ fermentates is shelf life extension or maintenance by preventing growth of undesirable microorganisms.

Additional specific customer benefits besides food preservation are:

• label-friendly solution in some countries 
• little or no influence on taste, flavour and colour of foodstuff
• reduction of supply chain and distribution costs
• replacement of chemical preservatives by a natural and safe solution

How to choose the right MicroGARD™ product?

	MG 100	MG 200	MG 300 MG CM1-50	MG 400	MG CS1-50
Functionality: Growth control of	Gram-negative bacteria Yeasts & moulds	Gram-negative bacteria Yeasts & moulds	Gram-positive bacteria	Gram-positive bacteria Gram-negative bacteria Yeasts & moulds	Gram-positive bacteria
Specificity	Cultured grade A skim milk	Cultured dextrose	Cultured grade A skim milk	Cultured grade A skim milk blend	Cultured dextrose
Application	Grade A & fermented milk, cheeses, salads, dressings and soups	Grade A & fermented milk, cheeses, dips & spreads, salad dressings, soups & sauces and bakery	Cheeses, soups & sauces, refrigerated meats and processed meats	Grade A & fermented milk, cheeses, salad dressings, soups & sauces and meats	Cheeses, soups & sauces, refrigerated meats and processed meats

Main application areas

• bakery products and fillings
• dairy products such as cheese
• low pH dressings and sauces
• processed meat products
• chilled, pasteurised ready-to-eat meals
• soups

Regulatory approval of MicroGARD™ products

• regulation regarding the use of MicroGARD™ varies from country to country. Local food regulations should always be consulted about the status of these products
• MicroGARD™ 100 and 200 are generally recognised as safe (GRAS) in the USA per FDA Gras Notice for use in selected foods such as dairy, meat and poultry products
• MicroGARD™ 300 is self GRAS for meat, poultry and dairy products in the USA and approved by USDA for meat products

Legal status varies from country to country. Local food regulations should always be consulted concerning the status of this product, as legislation regarding its use in food may vary from country to country.