Applications and Uses of Natamycin
by Shawn 2014-10-30
Natamycin is a naturally occurring antifungal agent widely used as preservative in food production. As a safe preservative, Natamycin can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, agriculture/animal feed, and various other industries.
Natamycin in Food Production
Natamycin is widely used as preservative in food production.
- As preservative: in moon cake, cheese, bread, pastry, meat, salad dressing and soy sauce to inhibit bacteria and extend shelf life.
Natamycin in Beverage
Natamycin is widely used as preservative in beverage.
- As preservative: in fruit and vegetable juices to inhibit bacteria and extend shelf life.
Natamycin in Pharmaceutical
Natamycin is widely used as Antibacterial agents in Pharmaceutical.
- As Antibacterial agents: in eye drops and oral medicine to cure fungal infections.
Natamycin in Cosmetics
Not enough is known about application of Natamycin in Cosmetics.
Natamycin in Agriculture/Animal Feed
Natamycin is widely used as preservative in Agriculture/Animal Feed.
- As preservative (along with other preservatives): in animal feed to inhibit bacteria.
Natamycin in Other Industries
Not enough is known about application of Natamycin in other industries.
This application file is based on limited review of Foodchem International Corporation. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about Natamycin or want to report new applications of Natamycin to us.
