DESCRIPTION

Natasan™ is a perfect Natamycin coating by increasing the natamycin crystal linked though mushroom form transparent, ultra-thin mesh coating suitable for the treatment of fungal rot on the surface of fruits and vegetables.

KEY BENEFITS

● Full protection against fungal rot

● Extended freshness

● No change in taste, odour, colour and flavour

● Cost efficiency than chemical preservatives at much lower dosage

● Natural, friendly- labelling.

APPLICATION AREAS

Applications

Max. dosage

Fruits and vegetables

Citrus fruits (e.g. Calamondin, Citrus citron, Grapefruit, Kumquat, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Oranges, and pummelo)

0.2 g/kg

Mushroom

1.5 g/kg

Pineapple

4 g/kg

Pome fruits (e.g. apple, pears)

2.5  g/kg

Stone fruits (e.g. cherries, Nectarines)

1.5 g/kg

Tropical fruits (e.g. Avocadoes, Mangoes)

0.8 g/kg

DIRECTION FOR USE

Natasan™ may be used as an aqueous suspension for dipping or coating for the intended post-harvest Fruits.

Please contact us for specific information.

COMPOSITION

Natamycin assay (on dry basis w/w)

 ≥50%

Mushroom (w/w)

 ≤50%

Loss on drying (w/w)

≤8%

*The exact percentage variations may occur from batch to batch.

HEAVY METALS

Arsenic (mg/kg)

≤3

Lead (mg/kg)

≤2

Mercury (mg/kg)

≤1

MICROBIOLOGICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Total plate count (/g)

≤100

E. Coli (/g)

Absent

Salmonella (/g)

Absent

 PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Appearance

Beige white powder

pH of 1% aqueous solution

5-7

Particle size

100 mesh>90%

*Appearance variations may occur from batch to batch.

NUTRITIONAL DATA

Approximate values for Nutrition labelling per 100g.

Contribution to energy level is insignificant at recommended usage levels.

Energy

370 calories/100g

Protein

5.4 g/100g

Carbohydrate

831  g/100g

   -Sugar

< 0.5 g/100g

Fat

52  g/100g

-Saturated fat

<0.1 g/100g

-Trans. fat

<0.1 g/100g

Total dietary fiber

59.5 g/100g

Vitamin A

<10 μg /100g

Vitamin C

12.5 mg/100g

Ash

<0.5 g/100g

PACKAGING

Natasan™ is available in 500 gr/bottle or 50 g/pouch with integral, tamper-proof seals. Packaging is available in other quantities.

Plastic bottle and pouch materials comply with Regulation (EU) No 10/2011.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

Conditions:

24 months, store unopened below 20°C in dry conditions, away from direct sunlight and odorous products. When opened, store at approx. 20°C in original container.

Shelf life:

Shelf life is 24 months when stored according to recommendations.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Belgium

ALLERGENS

Components

Yes / No

 ● Peanut or its derivatives

No

 ● Tree nuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts or their derivatives

No

 ● Sesame or its derivatives

No

 ● Eggs or its derivatives

No

 ● Fish or its derivatives

No

 ● Crustaceans and shellfish or their derivative

No

 ● Soy or its derivatives

No

 ● Wheat, triticale or their derivatives

No

 ● Mustard or its derivatives

No

 ● Milk or its derivatives (e.g. Lactose)

No

 ● Sulphites

No

CERTIFIED STATUS

The product is certified by KOSHER, HALAL and ISO22000:2005.

GMO STATUS

According to regulations Ec No. 1829/2003 and 1830/2003.

Microorganisms used for the production of this product are not genetically modified.

REGULATION STATUS

The US EPA has proposed the approval of natamycin for the control of the fungal diseases of some post-harvest fruits and Mushroom during transport and storage.