ITEM | STANDARD |
Appearance | Off-white crystalline powder, odorless |
Purity | ≥ 50% |
Loss on drying | ≤ 8% |
pH (10% solution) | 5.0- 7.5 |
Arsenic | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
Lead | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
Mercury | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
Total heavy metals ( as pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
Total plate count | 100 cfu/g |
Coliform bacteria | ≤ 30 MPN/ 100g |
E.coli/ 5g | Negative |
Listeria monocyto/ 10g | Negative |
Salmonella/ 10g | Negative |
Available Grade of Natamycin
Food Grade: Natamycin is widely used as preservatives in food industries. Foodchem's food grade Natamycin is available as fine powder(>50%,>99% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Natamycin we provide has been strictly tested under HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Natamycin should be Store in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
Handling Precaution: Handling of Natamycin should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Natamycin
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.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Natamycin?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Natamycin. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Natamycin.
3. Do you have Natamycin in Stock?
Yes, we have Natamycin in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Natamycin ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Natamycin ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Natamycin ?
The price of Natamycin changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Natamycin, Foodchem can provide Natamycin at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Natamycin are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Natamycin?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Natamycin will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Natamycin supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream bacterium Streptomyces natalensis are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Natamycin manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Natamycin will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Natamycin is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide longer shelf-life to dairy products, meats, and other foods.
Natamycin is a naturally occurring antifungal agent manufactured through fermentation using bacterium Streptomyces natalensis, available as Off-white crystalline powder. As a synthesized chemical, Natamycin is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Natamycin is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Natamycin is a naturally occurring antifungal agent manufactured through fermentation using bacterium Streptomyces natalensis, available as Off-white crystalline powder. As a synthesized chemical, Natamycin is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Natamycin is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: Store in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Natamycin is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No significant side effects reported.