ITEM | STANDARD |
Appearance | Light brown to cream white powder |
Potency (IU/ mg) | 1000 Min |
Loss on drying (%) | 3 Max |
pH (10% solution) | 3.1- 3.6 |
Arsenic | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
Lead | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
Mercury | ≤ 1 mg/kg |
Total heavy metals ( as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
Sodium chloride (%) | 50 Min |
Total plate count | ≤ 10 cfu/g |
Coliform bacteria | ≤ 30 MPN/ 100g |
E.coli/ 5g | Negative |
Salmonella/ 10g | Negative |
Available Grade of Nisin
Food Grade: Nisin is widely used as preservatives in food and beverage industries. Foodchem's food grade Nisin is available as fine powder(>99% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Nisin 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: Nisin should be Stored with original packing under 20℃ in cool and dry condition, away from direct sunlight.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Nisin 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 Nisin
Nisin is a polycyclic antibacterial peptide widely used as preservative in food and beverage. As a safe preservative, Nisin can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Nisin?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Nisin. 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 Nisin.
3. Do you have Nisin in Stock?
Yes, we have Nisin in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Nisin ?
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 Nisin ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Nisin ?
The price of Nisin changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Nisin, Foodchem can provide Nisin at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Nisin 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 Nisin?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Nisin will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Nisin 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 Lactococcus lactis are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Nisin manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Nisin will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Nisin is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide longer shelf-life to processed cheese, meats, beverages, etc.
Nisin is a polycyclic antibacterial peptide manufactured through fermentation using the bacterium Lactococcus lactis, available as Light brown to cream white powder. As a plant derived ingredients, Nisin is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Nisin 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?
Nisin is a polycyclic antibacterial peptide manufactured through fermentation using the bacterium Lactococcus lactis, available as Light brown to cream white powder. As a 100% crops, Nisin is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. Moreover, Nisin is also regulated as Kosher for Passover.
- 5.1. Storage: Stored with original packing under 20℃ in cool and dry condition, away from direct sunlight.
- 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. Nisin is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No significant side effects reported.