PURE Bioscience, Inc.

PURE Bioscience, Inc. focuses on developing and commercializing proprietary antimicrobial products backed by science to mitigate the health and environmental challenges raised by pathogens. With a significant presence in the food safety landscape, it has pioneered products containing silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC), the only electrolytically generated source of patented, stabilized ionic silver available on the market, for effective germ-killing on hard surfaces. SDC, in its hard surface formulation, received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval in 2003 and became the first new disinfectant active to be registered by the EPA in over 30 years at the time.

“PURE Bioscience is the holder of the intellectual property and the patents for SDC. We are the only manufacturer and distributor of this molecule,” says Tom Myers, Chief Operating Officer of PURE Bioscience.

Unlike other ionic silver-based antimicrobials that have shorter shelf lives due to the unstable nature of ions, SDC has a shelf life of several years and allows the ion to remain in solution for the long term while making it more bioavailable for antimicrobial action. A broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent, SDC is manufactured as a liquid and delivered in various concentrations. It is virtually non-toxic, non-caustic, colorless, odorless, and tasteless, and contains no volatile organic compounds, which distinguishes it from competitors in the marketplace.

PURE Bioscience’s SDC-based PURE Hard Surface disinfectant can quickly kill germs, including SARS CoV-2, Human Coronavirus, and Norovirus, in as few as 30 seconds, which proved to be highly beneficial during the pandemic PURE Hard Surface meets EPA toxicity category IV, the lowest toxicity rating available. Its specialized products are designed for use in a wide range of industries, from food processing and restaurants to schools and hospitals.

When it comes to effectively reducing food processing risks; Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli, and other pathogens, these products ensure powerful performance while minimizing environmental impact. From helping maintain the cleanliness of harvest equipment to keeping transport bins sanitized, the SDC-based products can be used across food manufacturing and processing sites.

Driven by the passion for securing the global food supply and fostering sustainability, PURE Bioscience develops solutions with approval for EPA-regulated use and FDA-direct food applications, including fresh produce and poultry. Its farm-to-table solutions cover all aspects of the food life cycle after harvest while meeting Food Safety Modernization Act requirements.

PURE Bioscience has also developed an application methodology in collaboration with the world’s largest fresh produce processor, which has been validated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s research services, proving its efficacy when used on fresh produce.

A revolutionary technology in health and safety, PURE Bioscience’s hospital-grade disinfectant can defend healthcare organizations and medical communities against infection due to its patented chemical makeup. PURE Hard Surface disinfectant has also proven to be effective in public transportation, janitorial, schools, office buildings, prisons, government installations, and other areas. Its powerful SDC antimicrobial is best suited for restaurant operations, thanks to its fast-acting, low-toxicity action.

“We are the go-to disinfectant in multiple national restaurants and quick-serve restaurant chains,” says John Kasperski, Vice President of Sales at PURE Bioscience.

Along with the approval from FDA and EPA for direct contact sanitization, under third-party review, PURE Bioscience completed a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) self-affirmation for SDC application on food processing equipment and machinery, without the requirement for rinse, saving valuable resources and labor.

With its user-centric, easy-to-use cleaning and sanitizing solutions, PURE Bioscience is continuing its winning streak in the antimicrobial disinfectant space. Currently, it is working on plans to expand into Central America, Canada, Australia, UAE and Asia.