Molecular Formula:C6H8NaO7Molecular Weight:215.1133EINECS:213-618-2Boiling Point:309.6 °C at 760 mmHgFlash Point:155.2 °CMSDS: View

Molecular Formula:C6H8NaO7Molecular Weight:215.1133EINECS:213-618-2Boiling Point:309.6 °C at 760 mmHgFlash Point:155.2 °CMSDS: View

WELCOME Who we are... FBC Industries, Inc. is a pioneer in the research, development and manufacture of liquid food ingredients for over 20 years.Unlike our competitors, liquid food ingredients are all we do.We are committed to our customers and their markets.FBC NEWSANNOUNCEMENT:FBC Industries Introduces Another Clear Choice for the Beverage IndustryPRESS RELEASE, April 3, 2007 - FBC Industries, Inc. announces the addition of OptaBlend (TM) SB 2020* to its Flavor Optimized (TM) line of liquid additives for the food and beverage industry. OptaBlend (TM) SB2020* is a specialized blend of FBC Industries’ Flavor Optimized (TM) products. OptaBlend (TM) SB2020* was originally created to target the specific antimicrobial needs of the beverage industry without adversely affecting beverage taste; however, use of the blend in beverages containing benzoates and ascorbic acid demonstrated considerably less benzene formation than when benzoates were used alone. This is exciting news for FBC and the beverage industry.The development of FBC’s OptaBlend? product line allows us to provide a blend that expands the effective antimicrobial pH range, is within FDA limits, addresses the benzene concern and produces beverages with improved taste and odor. The properties of OptaBlend (TM) SB2020* are so unique that there is a patent pending on our formulation. For more information, please contact FBC Industries, Inc. at 847-839-0880 or your individual FBC sales representative. We will be happy to provide you with a Product Bulletin and a sample to try in your beverage application. FBC Industries …“creating solutions for the food processing industry”.* Patent PendingIntroducing OptaFresh (TM) ... FBC Industries, Inc. introduces OptaFresh (TM), a new preservative free vegetable wash that extends shelf life. All the ingredients that make up OptaFresh (TM) are categorized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). “FBC is extremely pleased to offer a new product that will not only add significant value to our fresh produce customers, but also provide a fresher product to the consumer.” said John F. Tramontana, executive vice president and chief operating officer.OptaFresh (TM) reduces discoloration and maintains the cellular firmness in leafy vegetables. Current shelf life for most leafy vegetables can be as few as 14 days and as many as 19. When OptaFresh (TM) is used in accordance with recommended application procedures, shelf life can be extended a minimum of 7 days. OptaFresh(TM) may be applied either by direct immersion or by spraying the product on the produce. A Product Application Bulletin including dilution rates is available by request.FBC Industries, Inc. has been an innovator in the liquid food ingredients market for over 24 years. Our technical staff continually looks for new products and new applications for existing products that can make our customers’ manufacturing processes easier, more efficient, or more profitable. For more information, please contact FBC Industries, Inc. at info@fbcindustries.com or contact your FBC sales representative.FBC INDUSTRIES POSITION STATEMENT - BROMIDE IN CALCIUM CHLORIDEJanuary 20, 2006 - Recently a major domestic calcium chloride supplier announced that the levels of bromide would change in its products due to a change in raw material processing beginning in 2007. As a result of this announcement, there have been numerous inquiries regarding FBC Industries’ calcium chloride products and the bromide levels in our product. This statement will serve as an answer to those inquiries.Bromide is a binary compound ofand another element, and is naturally occurring in the environment. It has always been an impurity in calcium chloride manufactured in North America when the raw material is natural brine. The Food Chemical Codex (FCC) lumps magnesium and alkali salts into one