Neo-Pure, a validated intervention created to control pathogens on seeds and grains while keeping them raw, organic and viable, was launched at the Institute of Food Technologists annual conference this month in Chicago, US.
Food safety science company Agri-Neo showcased its intervention that integrates its novel Neo-Pure liquid solution and dedicated Food Safety System at the show.
“Chia, flax, sunflower, quinoa and other dry foods in raw and ready-to-eat forms have all been implicated in recent product recalls because of microbial contamination,” president and COO Rob Wong.
“But until now, no process or product addressed the specific needs of seeds and grains.”
“Existing intervention steps used for dairy and fresh produce, including pasteurization, chemical fumigation and irradiation, alter seeds and grains by degrading the sensory and nutritional qualities consumers want.”
Derived from plants, Neo-Pure uses oxygen to control pathogens and unwanted microbes.
The Neo-Pure liquid solution is applied in its dedicated Food Safety System to ensure total coverage of every seed and grain.
Working with academic institutions, Neo-Pure has been validated to provide a 5-log reduction of pathogens like Salmonella, which keeps seeds and grains raw, organic and viable, without altering their organoleptic and nutritional properties.
Product applications are intended for sprouters of seeds and grains, co-manufacturers/co-packers and raw food brands.
