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Nisin: a natural food additive.

Nisina: um conservante natural para alimentos.

Author(s) : MELO N. R. de, SOARES N. F. F., GONCALVES M. P. J. C.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Nisin, a natural food additive, is approved for use in foodstuffs in over 50 countries. It is a peptide produced naturally in a number of fermented foods. In this article, biochemical properties, genetics, resistance and mechanisms of action are examined and discussed. Research has demonstrated that nisin is a highly efficient food preservative and has low toxicity. Nisin is either sprayed onto product surfaces or incorporated into active packaging from which it is released.

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  • Original title: Nisina: um conservante natural para alimentos.
  • Record ID : 2006-2425
  • Languages: Portuguese
  • Subject: General information
  • Source: Rev. Ceres - vol. 52 - n. 304
  • Publication date: 2005/11

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