ACLARION™ – Mold Inhibitors to Extend Pet Food Microbial Shelf-life 

Managing Microbial Spoilage

Microbial decay in a pet food product can present itself in several forms: Off odors and flavors, color and texture changes, visible mold and gas production in the pet food packaging, and even vitamin and nutrient instability. Pet parents can visually observe spoilage like mold growth, but sometimes pets can experience off odors before pet parents realize why the pet is rejecting the food.

Well-controlled formulation and quality parameters such as, water activity (a_w), moisture level and pH — together with an antimicrobial like ACLARION — create undesirable conditions for spoilage organism growth that cause the symptoms above.

Mold & Yeast Inhibition

ACLARION is a traditional line of preservatives formulated for the pet food supply chain to inhibit mold and yeast growth. Designed specifically for pets, ACLARION mold inhibitors can be combined with premixes or added directly into the mixer for kibble extrusion and treat manufacturing.

Technical Expertise and Dedicated Lab Support

ACLARION is available in liquid and dry formulas with multiple salts of organic acids available to meet application needs and regional preferences. Unlike other traditional mold inhibitors designed to protect animal feed, ACLARION was designed specifically for pet food, containing ingredients that are proven safe for pets. 

Kemin partners with customers every step of the way by offering a suite of custom services, including research assistance, efficient laboratory testing, personalized technical advice, and complete application equipment support. Let us show you how our Customer Laboratory Services (CLS), Kemin Application Solutions (KAS), and our Technical Services Managers (TSM) can provide added-value service to help you achieve your needs. 

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References

1. Kemin Internal Document SD-20-23004