The Ultimate Antimicrobial Product for the Post Harvest Processing Industry.
Control microbial and enzymatic activity while promoting positive organoleptics and shelf life extension.
keeper-post-harvest-1KEEPER® is an FDA approved [21 CFR 173.325] antimicrobial agent that is used to eliminate pathogens and extend shelf life in numerous post harvest fruit and vegetable applications. Per FDA’s Letter of No Objection provided to Bio-Cide, KEEPER® is approved in water and ice that are used to rinse, wash, transport and store post harvest fruits and vegetables at concentrations below 500 ppm that are typically between 5-50 ppm.
Meet the required efficacy without altering flavorOMRI
Develop and maintain your reputation for quality products
Gain confidence of USDA inspectors by using the most trusted antimicrobial intervention technology
Integral component of your HACCP Plan
Organic Certified
keeper-post-harvest-2The KEEPER® antimicrobial intervention program is simple to use and is highly effective against Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, Listeria and many other pathogens of concern. KEEPER® is trusted by inspectors as part of a successful HACCP Compliance program.
With Bio-Cide International’s patented delivery technology, KEEPER® allows you to use the same chemistry from farm to fork.
KEEPER® was developed by Bio-Cide International, the world-wide leader in acidified sodium Chlorite antimicrobial technologies. Bio-Cide’s KEEPER® is activated at the time of use to produce the uniquely effective, food grade sanitizer, chlorine dioxide. Activated, KEEPER® is added during processing and transporting to wash or rinse water and ice. KEEPER® is the most effective, fast acting, broad-spectrum antimicrobial available.
KEEPER® is the most effective, fast acting, broad-spectrum antimicrobial available.
keeper-post-harvest-3KEEPER® has been shown to be more effective than other common sanitizers including quaternary ammonia, Iodophors, Peracetic acid and sodium hypochlorite (chlorine). KEEPER® provides a comprehensive antimicrobial intervention program.
Ultra high, broad spectrum antimicrobial activity
Prevents formation of biofilm
Low toxicity
Low corrosion potential
No chlorination or THM formation
Effective over a broad pH range (1-10)
FDA approved up to 1200 ppm as sodium Chlorite
FDA-Letter of No Objection for concentrations lower than 500 ppm
keeper-seafood-4Can be used in water and ice
Resists neutralization due to organic load
No effect on organoleptic properties
No effect on nutritional quality
Exempt from declaration on the food product label
KOSHER certified
Economical to use
Can be used with automated delivery systems
Organic certified
