Danisco is world renowned for excellence in maturation starter cultures that are key to fermented sausage production.
We are the exclusive distributor of Danisco’s starter cultures in Canada, and have the following approved cultures available:
TEXEL® SP-Elite – A unique blend of over 4 different bacteria together with yeast for a mild acid taste, enhanced colour and full flavor and aroma. (Available in a 20 g pouch for 200 kg meat batch.)
TEXEL® SA-306 – For faster processing due to fast acidification with appealing colour and perfect texture. (Available in a 20 g pouch.)
TEXEL® SA-241 – Provides excellent and stable colour with a moderate acidifying power ideal for small to medium caliber dry sausages (e.g. Chorizo). (Available in a 20 g pouch.)
HOLDBACTM 131 – With outstanding natural ability to inhibit specific contamination flora (Listeria), combined with enhanced nitrate/nitrite reduction. (Available in a 50 g pouch for 100 kg meat batch.)
For more information on any of the above, or to order, contact us at 1-888-456-6252, or email lab@malabarsuperspice.com.
For more details on Danisco Starter Cultures approved in Canada:
Danisco Starter Cultures for Dry Fermented Sausage Applications
Application
TEXEL® Starter Cultures
Examples
Flavour Type
Process (19-25° C)
Name
Composition
Special Benefits
“German-type” Salami
Product with tangy acid taste
Very fast acidification
TEXEL®SA-306
Lactobacilli Staphylococci
Very good compromise of processing speed and flavour richness
Product with balanced acid flavour
Fast acidification
TEXEL®SP-Elite
Pediococci Lactobacilli Staphylococci Candida
Especially suitable for very fast and higher temperature processes (25-35°C)
Italian salami
Product with mild acidity & aromatic flavour
Medium acidification
Low temperature
TEXEL®SA-241
Lactobacilli Staphylococci
Superior and very fast colour development even at low temp, especially beneficial in low temp process and for large caliber sliced products
Pure muscle, ground meat and fresh & spreadable sausage
HOLDBACTM 131
Staph. carnosus L. plantarum
PROTECTIVE CULTURE specific inhibition of Listeria
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Maturation Starter Cultures from Danisco
We are the exclusive distributor of Danisco’s starter cultures in Canada, and have the following approved cultures available: 
