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Your partner in natural Antimicrobial Solutions, Lactic Acid and Lactates.

Galactic is one of the world’s leading producers of lactic acid and its derivatives for over 30 years.
Through a fermentation process of sugar and non-GMO microorganisms, we pride ourselves on developing a broad range of natural antimicrobials and ingredients, all dedicated to food and non-food producers.

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Expertise

Galactic drives innovation through its dynamic and skilled team of researchers, stretching across the globe from Belgium to China and the United States. 

Our Research and Development department excels with a strategic structure encompassing four core areas of expertise: Fermentation, Analytical Sciences, Application, and New Product Development. This diverse array of specializations propels us forward in delivering cutting-edge solutions.

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Solutions

Solutions

With a large and customized range of solutions, Galactic is on its way to cover a major part of the challenges that tomorrow's world will have to face in the food industry.

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Applications

Galactic offers a diverse range of natural, fermentation-based ingredients suited for enhancing flavor, freshness, and safety across various applications, ranging from meat, plant-based foods, and prepared meals to dairy, bakery, and beverages. 

Our portfolio also extends to animal health, with nutritious pet food and farm animal feed additives, alongside eco-friendly solutions for personal care, home care, and industrial uses. Experience the benefits of our ingredients in delivering quality, taste, and sustainability in every aspect of your life.

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Careers

At Galactic, passion and diversity are the watchwords. With our ambition to improve consumers’ lives by developing safe, healthy, sustainable, and quality food products, we're looking for self-motivated individuals with a particular sensitivity to sustainability and innovation.

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Antimicrobial agents for food processing: definition, types and uses

There's no single antimicrobial agent that solves every microbial challenge in food processing. From organic acids and bacteriocins to fermentates and plant-derived compounds, each type works through a distinct mechanism, targets a different microbial spectrum, and comes with its own matrix sensitivities and regulatory constraints. We break down the main categories, how they function, and why effectiveness always comes down to context.
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What does microbial control mean in food processing?

Microbial control isn't about eliminating every microorganism, it's about managing risk systematically, from raw materials to distribution. We explore how physical, chemical, and biological methods work together under the hurdle concept, why HACCP remains foundational to food safety, and what R&D teams need to consider when designing microbial control strategies that protect both safety and shelf-life.
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antimicrobial, food, food-grade antimicrobials, antimicrobial safety regulations, GRAS antimicrobials, EFSA QPS, organic acids food safety, nisin natamycin, fermentation derived antimicrobials, bio-based antimicrobials, shelf-life extension, foodborne pathogen control, clean label preservatives, spoilage risk assessment, meat and poultry antimicrobials, food matrix compatibility
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What are food-grade antimicrobials and how should R&D teams evaluate them?

Not every antimicrobial is fit for food. Behind the "food-grade" label lies a rigorous set of safety, purity, and functional criteria that R&D teams must navigate, from GRAS and EFSA approvals to matrix compatibility and spoilage risk. We break down what food-grade really means, the key compound categories manufacturers rely on, and how to choose the right antimicrobial strategy for your product.
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