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Today’s consumer is focused on providing healthy, clean-label foods for themselves and their families. They demand shorter ingredient listings with items they can pronounce all while delivering great taste. FFP’s natural cure VegStable® product portfolio can help meet these clean-label consumer demands.

Top Health claims for US consumers based on 2022 – 2023 launches:

46%

No Additives/ Preservatives

22%

Natural

Source: Innova Market Insights, Category Insider, Now & Next in Meat & Poultry in the US, 2024

2 in 3

Around 2 in 3 consumers say clean labels have at least some impact on their purchasing decision

32%

of consumers are willing to pay more for a product with a clean label

36%

of consumers are willing to pay more for a product with a natural label

Source: Innova Lifestyle & Attitudes Survey 2022, Innova Trends Survey 2023. Innova Health & Nutrition Survey 2022

Let’s work together.

Put our VegStable® Natural Cure solutions to work for your brand. Because Real Works.™

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Features & Benefits

  • Shelf-life extension and pathogen control
  • Standardized naturally derived nitrite levels
  • Capability to achieve desired color and flavor
  • Clean-label is consumer-preferred
  • Easy to use as a highly soluble, drop-in solution
  • Our broad portfolio offers a wide variety of processing scenarios

Product Line

FFP’s VegStable® products offer clean-label, functional alternatives to chemical additives.

raw green celery stalks

Celery

Non-Converted

  • Standardized, naturally derived nitrate (nitrate reductase culture needed)
  • Incubation (conversion of nitrate to nitrite)

Pre-Converted

  • Standardized, naturally derived nitrite (starter culture not needed)
  • Instant curing
swiss chard

Swiss Chard

  • Standardized, naturally derived nitrite
  • Starter culture not needed
  • Instant curing
  • Non-allergen, per EU standard
  • Abundant and accessible supply
  • Higher active levels compared to traditional clean-label cures, such as celery
  • Contributes minimal flavor and color to finished meat products
acerola

Acerola Cherry

  • Accelerate curing process
  • Promote cure color stability throughout shelf life
  • Enhance antimicrobial effects and overall food safety
  • Contribute antioxidants

Count on the pioneer of clean-label cure to deliver.

With a dependable supply chain, our service is unmatched. All of our products are produced in the US, and we source them through long-term contracts to ensure consistency and quality. Our commitment to reliability ensures that we deliver exceptional service.

Industry Leading OTAC Rates (On-time and complete)

Shorter Lead Times on Orders and Samples

Innovation & Application Centers for Collaborative Brainstorming

Responsive & Experienced Customer Service Team

Secured, Year-Round Access to Supply