Natasan™

Chitosan-carried Natamycin
Code
0105
Pack Size
500gr/bottle
Price
€ 55.00(Get member price)
Quantity
DESCRIPTION
Natasan™ is a perfect food antifungal coating by minimizing the natamycin crystal size linked through Chitosan to form transparent, ultra-thin mesh coating, which is suitable for the treatment of fungal rot on the surface of postharvest fruits and vegetables.
 
KEY BENEFITS
 Full protection against fungal rot
 Extended freshness
 Natural, Friendly label
 
APPLICATION AREAS
Postharvest Fruits and Vegetables (e.g. Citrus fruits, Melon, Pineapple, Pome fruits, Stone fruits, Tropical fruits).
 
REGULATIONS
The US EPA has proposed the approval of natamycin for the control of the fungal diseases of some postharvest fruits and mushroom during transport and storage.
PINEAPPLE COATING
Black rot, caused by the fungus Thielaviopsis paradoxa, is typically the most common and severe post-harvest disease of pineapple. The infestation starts at the stalk-end of the pineapple after 8 to 12 hours, after wounding and symptoms begin as a soft, watery rot which later darkens due to growth of the-dark-"rot" a fungal mycelium and spores. 
 
Control of black rot is achieved by minimizing mechanical injury to the fruit coupled with appropriate fungicides. Dipping pineapple with 0.4g/kg Natasan™ for 10 seconds within 5 hours after harvest, stored at 7°C, which can minimize the black rotting to maintain a good fruit quality during 15 weeks of storage.