PURAC is the world's largest and most experienced manufacturer of natural L(+)-lactic acid, lactates and a leading producer of gluconates. As acidulants, PURAC offers the food industry GLUCON[R] GDL, glucono-delta lactone and PURAC[R] lactic acid. PURAC also has a wide range of products in the form of sodium and potassium lactates to the Meat & Poultry industry as well as mineral lactates and gluconates to the Health & Nutrition market.

PURAC's product line:

* PURAC[R] lactic acid and GLUCON[R] GDL are acidulants suitable for shelf life stability and flavor enhancement of a variety of prepared foods. Improving the flavor of contemporary, traditional, and restricted diet formulations with a perfect pH.PURACAL[R], PURAMEX[R] and GLUCONAL[R]--high quality mineral lactates and gluconates designed to meet processing and product demands. PURACAL[R] is a range of natural calcium offering the food industry highly soluble calcium sources with a neutral flavor. Additional minerals include magnesium, zinc, ferrous, potassium, manganese and copper.

* PURASAL[R] Opti.Form[R] PURAC recently introduced a NEW Flavor Enhanced potassium lactate and diacetate blend. This blend controls Listeria and extends shelf life without a flavor impact in uncured meat and poultry products.

* PURASAL[R] Powder--a sodium lactate powder currently being used to extend shelf life, increase safety, preserve color, and enhance flavor. Also applicable in spice blends.