Leavening Innovation

Extended Shelf Life

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LEVAIR^® ESL

Bakeries and retailers are constantly seeking ways to improve shelf life stability, reduce spoilage, preserve product quality, and increase operational efficiency. However, efforts to extend product shelf life often come with a trade-off between maximizing freshness and maintaining the texture, volume, and eating experience consumers expect.

Innophos has addressed these long-standing industry challenges with its LEVAIR® Extended Shelf Life (ESL) leavening solution. LEVAIR® ESL for Sweet Baked Goods enhances shelf life stability and preservation by reducing stales while maintaining volume, texture, and consistent taste—minimizing the need for chemical preservatives. LEVAIR® ESL for Bread significantly extends shelf life and supports long-term product preservation, enabling bakeries to increase profitability through expanded distribution, reduced stales, less food waste, and streamlined operations.

Explore the benefits below or use the contact form to connect with our team and learn how LEVAIR® ESL can help improve shelf life stability, product preservation, and overall bakery performance.

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Extending Shelf Life of Bakery Products

This whitepaper covers:

The environmental and economic impacts of reducing food waste
Why extending shelf life increases profitability for commercial bakeries
Keys to extending shelf life in baked goods
How patent-pending LEVAIR® ESL technology works
Results from three studies on cupcakes, pound cakes, and mini donuts

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Exploring Carbon Footprint Reduction

This whitepaper explores carbon footprint reduction through extended shelf life. You will learn LEVAIR® ESL:

Maintains freshness and limits microbial spoilage
Reduces the carbon footprint of baked goods by 17-18% per serving
Improves operational efficiency and profability of retail sites
Contributes to savings in distribution logistics

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Explore Shelf Life Stability and Preservation

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LEVAIR^® ESL for Sweet Baked Goods

Extends shelf life while maintaining volume and texture

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LEVAIR^® ESL for Bread

Controls microbial growth and maintains freshness

Our Value Proposition

For Bakeries

Expand distribution opportunities

Enhance operational efficiencies

Minimize stales and spoilage

Reduce food waste

For Retailers

Increase customer satisfaction

Minimize outdated products on shelves
Maintain full displays

Boost sales opportunities

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LEVAIR® Baking Innovation

LEVAIR® ESL for Bread

LEVAIR® ESL for Sweet Baked Goods