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They mainly belong to the categories 'chemicals & phenolics' and 'acids/salts' but could also include some natural antimicrobials. Read more about these categories under about antimicrobials.

Our antimicrobial topical rinses are patented technologies designed to control the growth of Gram-negative pathogens such as salmonella on whole poultry carcasses and E. coli O157:H7 on beef carcasses.

They are based on two alkaline technologies derived from trisodium phosphates (AvGard® TSP) or more recently sodium metasilicates (AvGard® XP).  

AvGard® range	Functionalities
AvGard® TSP Active compound = TSP (TriSodium Phosphates)	Growth control of Gram-negative pathogens: Salmonella and Escherichia coli.
AvGard® XP Active compound = SMS (Sodium MetaSilicates)	Growth control of Gram-negative pathogens: Salmonella and Escherichia coli. Waste water compatibility, environment friendly.
Assur-Rinse® technology Continue program (product + wash equipment + services)	Technology based on: AvGard® product + Assur-Rinse® wash + equipment modules + patent portfolio + regulatory approvals + mode of action + On-Line Reprocessing system + regular plant safety/quality audits

All are effective against Gram-negative bacteria (occurrence reduction to level meeting USDA performance standards post chill) and applied as an online spray or immersion. Each can also provide OLR (On-Line Reprocessing) advantages in USDA-inspected poultry operations and provide a generally cleaner appearance with no chemical aftertaste.

Regulatory approval of AvGard®

Local regulation should always be consulted concerning the status of these products as legislation regarding their use may vary from country to country:

• AvGard® TSP is USDA FSIS approved to be used as an antimicrobial rinse. This product complies with current regulation of FCC for food additives and food ingredients.
• AvGard® XP is food grade and generally recognised as safe (GRAS) for use in selected foods including meat and poultry containing products. It is USDA FSIS approved as a processing aid to be used as an antimicrobial rinse on poultry and beef.
• On top of Poultry On-Line Reprocessing and beef sides, parts, trimmings treatment, SMS (active compound of our more recent innovation, AvGard® XP) is also approved as a safe and suitable processing aid in the USA for:
  -  washing of fruits, vegetables and nuts
  -  tripe processing aid
  -  hog scald agent

AvGard® storage

AvGard® products are free-flow powders that can be stored:

• 18 months from date of manufacture in the original unopened packaging stored in a cool and dry place (< 25°C/77°F) for AvGard® TSP
• 24 months from date of manufacture in the original unopened container stored in a cool and dry place (< 25°C/77°F) for AvGard® XP

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.