Combiotic natural antimicrobial for next-generation food preservation

Overview

Combiotic presents a food-preservation approach that leverages a synergistic blend of plant metabolites and metal ions. This combination is intended to produce a safe, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent effective against significant bacterial and fungal strains. The approach targets limitations of some antimicrobial solutions, including microbial resistance and safety concerns, while aiming to maintain food quality and safety.

Technical specifications

Key features:

• Synergistic formulation: Combines plant metabolites for safety and antioxidant properties with metal ions for stability, aiming to reduce the risk of microbial resistance.
• Broad-spectrum efficacy: Effective against 12 WHO-concerned bacterial strains and 5 common fungal agents.
• Validated safety and stability: Tested under cGMP and GLP standards to support consumer safety and product reliability.

Applications:

• Suitable for a variety of food products, aiming to avoid undesirable changes in color, taste, or texture.
• Effective across diverse conditions, including varying pH levels and temperatures, while maintaining antimicrobial activity.

Technology readiness level

Combiotic is at Technology Readiness Level 7, having been validated in operational environments. Further evaluation is planned to establish compatibility and efficacy in specific food product applications.