Phosphate mixtures

General information 

Some phosphates already have a very high functionality. If phosphates are mixed, synergies result and the effect is improved. These effects are used in particular in meat processing and in the production of processed cheese. In addition to a selection of standard mixtures, we also offer customer-specific solutions.   

Properties & advantages 

In meat processing, phosphates replace the natural ATP in the muscle, which breaks down quickly after slaughter. This has a positive effect on the freshness, water-binding capacity, texture, colour retention and emulsifying properties of sausage products and reduces cooking losses in ham and convenience products. Sausages become crunchy and hams juicy. 

In processed cheese production, phosphates as melting salts prevent protein denaturation and phase separation. They therefore act primarily as emulsifiers and, in combination with citrates, influence the consistency of the processed cheese and its processability. Various products such as spreadable cheese, blocks, cheese slices, grated cheese, sauces, heat-stable products, e.g. for fillings (cordon bleu, cheese casserole,...) etc. are produced.

Products & use 

Standard blends for ham and convenience products, dosage up to 0.5 %:

Name	Composition	pH (1%)	P2O5
Sofos GB	E450, E451	9,6 - 10,2	54,5 - 56,5
Sofos E	E451, E452	8,9 - 9,5	56,0 - 59,0
Sofos 14K	E450, E451	8,5 - 9,1	49,0 - 52,0
Sofos 7S	E450, E451, E452	8,3 -8,9	56,0 -58,7

Standard mixtures for emulsions and cooked sausages, dosage 0.3 to 0.5 %:

Name	Composition	pH (1%)	P2O5
Sofos 21S	E450, E451	9,7 - 10,5	54,0 - 56,5
Sofos 2X	E450, E451	8,6 - 9,0	54,0 - 56,0
Sofos 3X	E450	6,9 - 7,5	57,0 - 60,0
Sofos 4K	E450, E451, E452	8,6 - 9,0	56,0 - 58,0

Standard molten salt mixtures, dosage up to 3%:

Name	Composition	pH (1%)	P2O5	Ion-exch.	Creaminess	pH-change	use
Sofos 700	E450, E452	6,8 - 7,3	61,0 - 64,0	medium	strong	-0.1 bis -0.2	spread cheese
Sofos 750	E450, E452	7,2 - 7,8	60,5 - 63,5	medium	medium	-0.1 bis 0	spread cheese, slices
Sofos 800X	E452	8,1 - 8,7	60,5 - 63,5	medium	medium	0 bis +0.2	spread cheese, sauces
Sofos 820	E452, E339	8,2 - 8,8	55,5 - 58,5	weak	weak	+0.1 bis +0.2	spread cheese
Sofos 650	E452	5,6 - 6,5	67,0 - 70,5	strong	none	0 bis +0.1	Block cheese
Sofos C85	E331, E339, E452	8,2 - 8,8	10,1 - 10,8	weak	none	+0.2 bis +0.4	Pizza-, Toast cheese

 

Packaging

usually 25 kg bags, also possible: Big Bags, loose and customized