KEEPER® is an FDA [21 CFR 173.325] antimicrobial agent that is used to eliminate pathogens, extend shelf life and improve quality in seafood. KEEPER® is approved in water and ice that are used to rinse, wash, thaw, transport and store seafood.
Meet the required efficacy without altering flavor
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
keeper-seafood-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 ship to shore.
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. When activated, KEEPER® is added during processing and transporting to wash or rinse water and ice.
KEEPER® Applications
Processing Aid-Rinse
Shelf Life Extension
Ship’s Hold: Storage Water and Ice
Deodorizer
Scallop Whitener
KEEPER® is the most effective, fast acting, broad-spectrum antimicrobial available.
keeper-seafood-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 50 ppm as sodium chlorite
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
Only seafood consumed raw requires a potable water rinse
Exempt from declaration on the food product label
KOSHER certified
Economical to use
Can be used with automated delivery systems
Activation
The active ingredient in KEEPER® is Acidified Sodium Chlorite that generates Chlorine Dioxide. To increase the speed of kill and efficacy of KEEPER®, the pH of the solution can be reduced with any Food Grade GRAS acid to acidify the Sodium Chlorite.
Activation may be accomplished manually in low volume as batch applications; or with BCI’s hands-free, low cost AANE™ unit (non-electric), the Wall Mount Activation System™, or the on-line activation system OLAS™ Ti that combines activation with injection into water streams on the fly.
