Production and Consulting for the Food Industry

Production, processing and marketing of additive products for the food industry and provision of services to industrial and commercial companies in this sector.

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SINCE 1989...

With 30 years of existence and a very defined focus since its foundation, the company is widely recognized for its contribution to the extraordinary evolution that the meat industry in Portugal. Within the food industry, the area of transformed food products has been one in which the impact of PCA Lda. was the most crucial.

PCA Lda.’s main purpose is the development of specific products for each customer. Over the years it has contributed to the definition and consolidation of every costumers’ brand by developing endless formulas catered towards their specific needs and characteristics.

RESEARCH

PCA Lda. closely monitors the technological progress and global trends of the food industry and pairs this knowledge with its deep understanding of the portuguese market to bring the best possible products to the customer.

It focuses on researching and developing unique formulas for its customers, responding their particular needs, such as products for specific export markets or formulations with defined technical requirements.

LOGISTICS

PCA Lda. focuses on providing solutions that maximize the quality of the services provided by its costumers.

Mastering supply flexibility and an unparalleled response time, PCA Lda. combines a wide range of products in stock with a remarkable capacity to access the international market for substances and equipment that respond to the different needs of clients in the food sector.

We focus on providing our partners with prime quality solutions that elevate their products and brand in every way.

PCA Lda. leverages its experience, know-how and top quality products to offer an answer for every challenge of food sector companies. Jordi Oliveras

CEO, PCA Lda.

PRODUCTS

MORE THAN ADDITIVES...

We offer a wide range of auxiliary products for the meat processing industries such as spices, aromas, packaging materials, etc.

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SUGARS

Dextrose Monohydrate
Lactose

ANTIOXIDANTS

Sodium ascorbate E-301
Sodium erythrombate E-316
Sodium citrate E-331

AROMAS

Meat aromas
Smoke aromas
Prosciutto aromas
Ham aromas
Aroma Intensifiers

PRESERVATIVES

Lactic acid E-270
Potassium sorbate E-202
Sodium metabisulphite E-223
Sodium nitrite E-250
Potassium nitrate E-252
Nitrifying salts

COLORS

Red Cochinilha E-120
Chili Oleoresin E-160c
Sausage coloring

SPICES

Flaked garlic
Garlic powder
Granulated garlic
Minced natural garlic
Ground cinnamon
Ground coriander
Ground Cumin
Ground Bay leaf
Ground nutmeg
Pepper Oleoresin
White pepper in grain
Ground white pepper
Black pepper in grain
Ground black pepper
Sweet chili
Flaked peppers
Piri-piri in flakes
Ground Piri-piri
Dried parsley

THICKENERS / GELIFERS

Carrageenan E-407
Carob Bean Gum E-410
Guar Gum E-412
Xanthan Gum E-415

PHOSPHATES / STABILIZERS

Sodium Tripolyphosphate E-451
Disodium acid pyrophosphate E-450i
Tetrasodium pyrophosphate E-450iii
Sodium hexametaphosphate E-452i

VEGETABLE EXTRACTS

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FLAVOR INTENSIFIERS

Sodium Glutamate (E-621)

FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS (starch, proteins, fibers, ...)

Potato starch
Pea fiber
Soy protein
Pea protein
Milk protein
Meat proteins
Hemoglobin powder
Whey

MIXED PODUCTS

For different applications:
Smoked bacon
Traditional bacon
Smoked pork head
Paprika Chorizo
Creole Chorizo
Traditional sausage
Wine Chorizo
Leg Ham
Current ham
Shoulder Ham
Extra Ham
Filled fillet
Hamburgers
Cured loin
Smoked loin
Mortadella
Paio
Smoked ham
Prosciutto
Fresh sausage

For general applications:
Functional blends
Phosphate blends
Antioxidant Blends

NITRIFIERS

6/0, 5/0, 15/0, 6/2, 5/5 12/4, 4/12…

ACIDITY REGULATORS

Sodium bicarbonate E-500iii

OTHER PRODUCTS

Staples
Detergents and Disinfectants
Starters and protective cultures

SERVICES

COMPLETE FORMULAS

Prepared with perfectly mixed and proportioned ingredients (salt, sugar, antioxidants, preservatives, flavorings, …) to ensure the stability of the manufacturing process and the quality of the final product. Choose the product to be manufactured and follow the guidelines by adding water, spices and prepared meat in the recommended proportions.

These products reduce errors in weighing and dosing of small ingredients, increase solubility in the production of certain pickles, and greatly facilitate the work of production staff.

There is also the possibility of customizing these products.

EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS

In order to provide a better service and facilitate our costumers’ manufacturing processes, PCA Lda. offers the possibility of customizing mixes and packing products in defined amounts.

PCA Lda. guarantees exclusive products, with the quality that caracterizes it.

DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PRODUCTS AND TECHNOLOGIES ACCORDING TO THE REQUESTED BY CUSTOMERS

Times change, and so do food technologies and products.

PCA Lda. keeps a tight partnership with many international players in the food industry in order to research and develop new technologies and subsidiary materials, so that we can always offer the latest products to our customers.

PARTIAL AND INTEGRATED TECHNICAL CONSULTING

Whenever you want to improve processes, optimize lines, increase profitability or redesign factory areas, our technicians are open to solve any issue that you might have and present a personalized solution that fits your products and needs.