KEEPER

KEEPER® is an FDA [21 CFR 173.325] antimicrobial agent that is used to eliminate pathogens, extend shelf life and improve quality in seafood. KEEPER® is approved in water and ice that are used to rinse, wash, thaw, transport and store seafood. No rinse is required unless the product is for raw consumption.

  • Meet the required efficacy without altering flavor

  • Develop and maintain your reputation for quality products

  • Gain confidence of USDA inspectors by using the most trusted antimicrobial intervention technology

  • Integral component of your HACCP Plan

The KEEPER® antimicrobial intervention program is simple to use and is highly effective against Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, Listeria and many other pathogens of concern. KEEPER® is trusted by inspectors as part of a successful HACCP Compliance program.

With Bio-Cide International’s patented delivery technology, KEEPER® allows you to use the same chemistry from ship to shore.

KEEPER® was developed by Bio-Cide International, the world-wide leader in acidified sodium chlorite antimicrobial technologies. KEEPER® is activated at the time of use to produce the uniquely effective, food grade sanitizer, chlorine dioxide. When activated, KEEPER® is added during processing and transporting to wash or rinse water and ice.

KEEPER® Applications

  • Processing Aid-Rinse

  • Shelf Life Extension

  • Ship’s Hold: Storage Water and Ice

  • Deodorizer

  • Scallop Whitener

KEEPER® is the most effective, fast acting, broad-spectrum antimicrobial available.

KEEPER® has been shown to be more effective than other common sanitizers including quaternary ammonia, Iodophors, Peracetic acid and sodium hypochlorite (chlorine). KEEPER® provides a comprehensive antimicrobial intervention program.

  • Ultra high, broad spectrum antimicrobial activity

  • Prevents formation of biofilm

  • Low toxicity

  • Low corrosion potential

  • No chlorination or THM formation

  • Effective over a broad pH range (1-10)

  • FDA approved up to 50 ppm as sodium chlorite

  • Can be used in water and ice

  • Resists neutralization due to organic load

  • No effect on organoleptic properties

  • No effect on nutritional quality

  • Only seafood consumed raw requires a potable water rinse

  • Exempt from declaration on the food product label

  • KOSHER certified

  • Economical to use

  • Can be used with automated delivery systems

Activation

The active ingredient in KEEPER® is Acidified Sodium Chlorite that generates Chlorine Dioxide. To increase the speed of kill and efficacy of KEEPER®, the pH of the solution can be reduced with any Food Grade GRAS acid to acidify the Sodium Chlorite.

Activation may be accomplished manually in low volume as batch applications; or with BCI’s hands-free, low cost AANE™ unit (non-electric), the Wall Mount Activation System™, or the on-line activation system OLAS™ Ti that combines activation with injection into water streams on the fly.