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25 Jul 2017 --- Galactic, one of the world leaders in natural solutions for food safety and nutrition, announces it has successfully launched a second production line for calcium lactate pentahydrate production at its Escanaffles plant (Belgium).
The new production unit, which doubles Galactic’s production capacity, uses the company’s proprietary patented technology, and allows the production of various grades of calcium lactate (food, feed and pharma) in both powder and Pearl forms. The products, sold under the brand GALAXIUM, are available in bags and big bags.
Particularly, the innovative shape of the particles of GALAXIUM Pearls provides the product with unmatched physical properties in terms of solubilization, flowability and non-dustiness. Calcium lactate is the calcium salt of L(+) lactic acid produced by fermentation of sugar. Due to its outstanding properties, it is widely used as a calcium source in food and pharmaceutical industry. Calcium lactate supersedes calcium gluconate and calcium citrate regarding solubility and calcium content. It shows very high bioavailability.
“Our calcium lactate is particularly successful in the market thanks to its exceptional qualities that makes it so easy to process. I am extremely happy to be able to satisfy the growing demand for this product and, by doing so, contribute to improving the nutritional aspects of many food products, especially for populations most in need such as children, women and elderly people” says Jean-Christophe Bogaert, Galactic’s Vice President – Sales, Marketing & Business Development.
Food applications cover, among others, calcium supplementation in beverages and soft drinks, firming agent in fruits, gelling agent in jams and marmalades, or texturing agents in fine-emulsion sausages. Main pharmaceutical use is in calcium tablets for calcium deficiency treatments.
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Galactic is one of the world's leading producers of natural antimicrobials, lactic acid and its derivatives.
Through a fermentation process of sugar and non-GMO microorganisms, we pride ourselves on developing a broad range of natural ingredients, antimicrobials both powder and liquid form, all dedicated to food producers in the meat, meat alternatives, prepared meals, baked goods, fish & seafood etc.
At Galactic, we think global and act local. We treasure our committed teams together with our strong values to better serve our customers worldwide. Our products and services are available in over 70 countries around the world, all produced by production facilities and high-performance labs located in Europe, North America and Asia.
Galactic Group Headquarters is located in Brussels (Belgium), where the company was founded in 1992.
Our Mission is to help our customers develop safe, healthy, sustainable, and quality products. Our regulatory, quality, and safety team members continually contribute to ensure it.
For further information, visit www.lactic.com
Galactic develops natural ingredients for meat applications, meat alternatives, baked goods, fish, seafood, and ready meal producers around the world. From natural antimicrobials, flavors to lactic acid and lactate specialties, we continuously strive to support our customers to achieve 100% natural & clean label foods.
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