As a mold inhibitor for tortillas and a mold controller for bakery products, Kemin’s superior liquid technology allows manufacturers to now have an efficient, science-backed mold-inhibitor solution.
The following SHIELD products are available in all markets:
SHIELD CT: Specifically formulated for corn tortillas manufactured with masa flour.
SHIELD FL: An alternative to the inflexible dry preservative formulas for wheat tortillas and bakery products leavened with baking powder.
SHIELD CA: An improvement to dry calcium propionate, offering better taste and dispersion.
SHIELD NA: A replacement for dry sodium propionate, offering better dispersion that provides a more consistent finished product.
For our SHIELD line of antimicrobials, Kemin offers the option of an automated system that you can feed into your tortilla assembly line. This system ensures that you are getting the exact dosage of SHIELD you need each time. Our expert team will help install, calibrate and train your operations team on how to use the system. Automated dosages ensure that you have a consistent product each time, fulfilling your customers’ expectations of your product.
Our tool below will help you determine which SHIELD solution is best for mold control for you. In addition, the tool will allow you to look at texture improvement options for your corn tortillas as well. Reach out to our team with any questions you may have.