This is a very interesting article that was first posted in June 2025, and due to its popularity the KHNI would like to draw your attention to this informative read. Over the past decade, the global prevalence of obesity has escalated to alarming levels, prompting significant public health concerns. In 2022, approximately 1 in 8… Read more »
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Eelco Heintz, MSc
Global R&D Manager - Niacet
Go To Contributors ArticlesEelco Heintz, is a Global RD&A Manager for Kerry Food Protection & Preservation. Eelco has an MSc in Microbiology and Immunology from Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Prior to joining Kerry, Eelco has had over 20 years of experience in food and beverage preservation with roles of increasing responsibility in the RD&A function, most recently as Product & Innovation Manager at Niacet.
Global conditions like sodium reduction initiatives and disruptions in supply and pricing of lactic acid mean acetates are getting increased attention. Here, we describe their efficacy as a preservative to reduce food waste and sodium content in meat.