KEEPER® is an FDA and FSIS approved [21 CFR 173.325, USDA FSIS Directive 7120.1 & FCN 739] antimicrobial agent that is used to eliminate pathogens, extend shelf-life and improve the quality of poultry products. KEEPER® is approved as acidified sodium chlorite (ASC) for the processing of poultry carcasses, parts and organs, and for processed, comminuted, and formed meats as a component of a spray or dip at concentrations up to 1200 ppm, and at or near a neutral pH.
keeper-poultry-2Use KEEPER® as a processing aid to:
Maximize microbial control
Extend shelf-life
Meet the required efficacy without altering or destroying the organoleptics of products
Develop and maintain your reputation for quality products
Gain confidence of USDA inspectors by using the most trusted antimicrobial intervention technology
Upgrade your HACCP Plan
keeper-poultry-3The KEEPER® antimicrobial intervention program is simple to use and is highly effective against Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7 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 slaughterhouse to packaging.
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. KEEPER® is the most effective, fast acting, broad-spectrum antimicrobial available.
KEEPER® is the most effective, fast acting, broad-spectrum antimicrobial available.
keeper-poultry-5KEEPER® has been shown to be more effective than other common sanitizers including peracetic acid and sodium hypochlorite (chlorine). KEEPER® provides a comprehensive antimicrobial intervention program.
Fast-acting, broad spectrum antimicrobial activity
Prevents formation of bioflm
Low toxicity
Low corrosion potential
No chlorination or THM formation
Effective over a broad pH range (1-10)
FDA approved
keeper-poultry-4Can be used as dip or spray
Can be used at or near neutral pH
Resists neutralization due to organic load
No adverse effect on taste
No effect on nutritional quality
Exempt from declaration on the food product label
Approved for carcass, parts, comminuted and RTE products
KOSHER certifed
Cost competitive
Organic Certifed
Competitive Advantage
keeper-red-meat-6KEEPER® Technology has distinct advantages over other ASC products via FCN 739 which allows Keeper to be delivered up to 1200 ppm with no lower limit. FCN 739 also allows KEEPER® to be applied at or near neutral pH promoting a favorable organoleptic advantage versus technologies employing their chemistry at less than a 2.9 pH. Furthermore, Keeper allows activation of concentrate resulting in substantial savings in activation chemistry
