Belgian lactic acid and derivatives producer Galactic is to launch a series of new products on the market, based on its knowledge of fermentation techniques. One of its new ranges, Galaster, is composed of lactic acid bacteria which aims to preserve food, adjust pH and enhance flavour profile.
Meanwhile, the Galacin range, based on bacteriocins naturally produced by bacteria, is claimed to enable better food preservation. Beyond this, the existing Galimax-ProMeat line will be enhanced with plant extracts having antioxidant properties. Finally, Galactic is offering Galimax-Ferment which is based on extracts from the fermentation process and can be used as a natural flavour in meat, fish, sauces and ready meals. All of these solutions have, according to the company, the potential to naturally improve food preservation by acting on the microbiological aspect of the food product.
However, Galactic’s strategy - to broaden its scope of activities to include new services and products in order to become the leading supplier for natural food preservation - does not end there. Galactic has established the Food Doctor service in order to help businesses improve the quality and safety of their products using the latest technology. This service, said the company, provides a comprehensive analysis with a detailed inventory of all the microbiological flora of a product. Based on this information, it is possible to assess how the presence of certain species impacts on the organoleptic properties and shelf life of the product. In cooperation with its clients and using its range of solutions, Galactic believes it can enable a natural shelf life extension of the product as well as offer other beneficial functions for the consumer.
“Fermentation is the natural solution of choice for food security,” said Frédéric van Gansberghe, managing director of Galactic. “In view of the increasing number of specific requests from companies dealing with food preservation, we found it necessary to expand our services starting with a precise and in-depth analysis of the problem followed by a tailor-made solution . We consider it essential to be proactive and anticipate problems that may arise. This is made possible by our expertise, which combined with our trusted external partners, enables us to develop the best natural products on the market.”
