Introduce
Natamycin is a naturally occurring antifungal drug that is widely used in the food field as a food preservative and mould inhibitor.
The following are the main applications of Natamycin in the food field:
Anti-mould agent: natamycin has strong antifungal activity and can effectively inhibit the growth of moulds and yeasts. It is widely used in foods such as cheese, yoghurt, butter, fruit juice, meat products and bread to prevent mould growth and spoilage and prolong the shelf life of foods.
Preservative: natamycin is also used as a food preservative. It has an inhibitory effect on many common food spoilage bacteria and can maintain the freshness and quality of food. Natamycin is often added to meat products, sauces, salads, canned foods, etc. to prevent the growth of bacteria and moulds.
Prevents yeast infections: Natamycin also has a controlling effect on yeast infections. In the preparation of some fermented foods, Natamycin inhibits the growth of unwanted yeasts and maintains the stability and quality of the fermentation process.
