Nisin

Description: VitaPro^® Nisin is a heat stable natural antimicrobial used in food as a biopreservative that is produced by the fermentation of lactic acid bacterium, Lactococcus lactis. VitaPro^® Nisin inhibits the growth of a wide range of gram-positive bacteria and pathogenic bacteria, and is particularly effective against some heat resistant spore-forming bacteria. It has no activity against the growth of mold and yeasts.

Composition:  Content: (%w/w): >2.5, NaCl (%):≥50
Activity: 1000 IU/mg

Permitted applications & max dosages in the USA:
•Pasteurized and processed cheese spreads (Plain and with added fruits, vegetables, meats): 10,000mg/kg of food