Natamycin

 

Product Description
Natamycin is a natural antimycotic ingredient. Is a kind of polyene macrolides obtained by streptomyces fermentation.Natamycin not only inhibits the growth of different moulds and yeast, but also inhibits the production of their toxin. This effectively prevents toxin food poisoning. It is a safe and natural antimycotic product with broad and effective action.

Key Benefits
Natamycin is an antimycotic ingredient with a broad antifungal activity against various molds and yeasts. It also inhibits the formation of fungal toxins. Natamycin does not inhibit the growth of bacteria therefore it does not affect the natural fermentation of yoghurt, cheese, raw ham, dry sausage, etc
The solubility of Natamycin is very low in water and in most organic solvents. This low solubility makes it very suitable for use on the surfaces of food. Natamycin will stay on surface of the food, where most molds and yeasts may grow
Natamycin is effective at pH 3-9, making it suitable for acidic, neutral and alkaline foods