What Are The Benefits And Uses Of Natamycin Powder?

 

Natamycin powder is a natural compound produced by fermentation of Streptomyces natamycin. Its characteristics include:

 

• Appearance: White Powder
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, difficult to dissolve in organic solvents.
• Stability: High temperature resistant, but sensitive to ultraviolet rays and oxides, and needs to be stored away from light.
• Chemical structure: Belongs to the class of polyene macrolides.

 

 

1. Highly effective and broad-spectrum antibacterial:

It specifically inhibits molds, yeasts and filamentous fungi, but is ineffective against bacteria, and is 50-100 times more effective than potassium sorbate.
 

2. High safety:
It is difficult for the human body to absorb and has no acute toxicity. Microorganisms are not easy to develop drug resistance and do not destroy intestinal flora.

 

3. Strong food compatibility:
It has a wide pH range, does not affect the flavor, color and taste of food, and has low residue.

 

 

1. Natamycin in food:
It can be added to dairy products, baked goods, meat products, fruit juice drinks, and condiments to extend the shelf life.

 

2. Medical field:

• External anti-infection: 5% eye drops for the treatment of fungal keratitis and conjunctivitis; oral medicines to inhibit Candida infection.
• Safety: Topical use does not enter the blood circulation and has very few side effects.

 

3. Cosmetic field:
It can be added to face creams and shampoos to prevent mold.

 

4. Feed additives:
Prevent fungal contamination in aquatic products and pet feed.

 

 

Fruiterco is an export company that mainly produces plant extracts, health product raw materials, and cosmetic raw materials. The company has a 20+ professional service after-sales team.

 

Our products are sold to North America, Europe, Australia, South America and Asia. Our products have passed quality inspection and also support customer re-inspection. If you want to buy natamycin powder or other products, you can send us Email: info@fruiterco.com.

 

 

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2. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/immunology-and-microbiology/natamycin

3. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/20370-natamycin-eye-suspension

4. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/21715-antifungals

5. https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/natamycin-ophthalmic-route/description/drg-20064987

6. https://www.caglificioclerici.com/en/natamycin-the-preservative-that-protects-cheeses-from-mould-and-fungi/