Natamycin (natural preservative),China IWIS price supplier

Natamycin food preservative is an antimycotic product which have broad and effective action, it is not only inhibits the growth of different moulds and yeasts, but also inhibits the production of their toxin, commercial natamycin contains 50% of the active substance. Small quantities of natamycin can inhibit all moulds and yeasts, which cause food spoilage. Natamycin has no effec on bacteira, so it does not prevent in the natural process of yoghurt, cheese, fresh ham, sausage, ect.

Physical characteristic: white to yellow flavorless, odorless, crystalline powder, very stable in crystal form, the solubility is very low in water and in most organic solvents. only 50mg can be dissolved in pure water at room temp. the low solubility makes it very suitable for use on the surface of food. natamycin will stay on surface of food, where most mould and yeast may grow, but not influence the natural source of fermentation inside.

Application :
1. U.S.A: FDA, 172.155,2000: Treat (spray or dip ) the surface of the cheese with 200~300mg/kg, aqueous solutions.
2. EU: Permitted on the surface of cheese and sausage casings.
3. China: GB2760~2001: for cheese meat and meat product, moon cake, snacks, raw juice for coating use, surface of utensils, perishable food, salad sauce, fermented wine, etc.
The FAO/WHO joint expert committee on Food Additive confirmed the acceptable daily intake if Natamycin as 0.3mg/kg(total body weight)