OrganicOzarksI switched to a powder. More bang for the buck. I can't say I would go back to liquid ever again.
OrganicOzarks
Is that the spray-dried product from California Spray Dry Co. in Stockton, California?
CC
OrganicOzarks
Stabilizers are added at the end of the fermentation cycle to stop that process once the pH hits a certain number - that pH number is established by the manufacturer, i.e. it is not mandated by any certification or regulatory agency.
Under USDA NOP (National Organic Program) this is the current standard:
205.601(j)(7) Liquid fish products — can be pH adjusted with Sulfuric, Citric or Phosphoric acid. The amount of acid used shall not exceed the minimum needed to lower the pH to 3.5.How's that for regulatory mumbo-jumbo?
If you thought the fish hydrolysate cite was interesting then you'll love the USDA NOP rule on powdered seaweed extracts.
205.601(j)(1) As plant or soil amendments…Aquatic plant extracts (other than hydrolyzed) — Extraction process is limited to the use of Potassium Hydroxide or Sodium Hydroxide; solvent amount used is limited to that amount necessary for extraction
Feel better now?
I did some microscopy work making some teas out of the spray dried fish product and didn't have much success. I wouldn't call it extensive testing, but it made me skeptical. It certainly didn't perform like the fish hydrolysate in regards to fungal growth and activity.