Chitoly™ AB

Agaricus bisporus Chitosan
Code
0801
Pack Size
500gr/bottle
Price
€ 45.00(Get member price)
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DESCRIPTION
Chitoly® AB is an acid-soluble fungal chitosan extracted from the cell walls of Agaricus bisporus, which is mainly used to prevent microbial contamination and quality loss in postharvest fruits and vegetables.
 
KEY BENEFITS
• Prevention of microbial contamination
• Edible preservation coating
• Color stabilization
• Clarification
• Reduced turbidity and protein haze
• Extended freshness
• Natural, Clean-label processing-aid
 
APPLICATION AREAS
Postharvest fruits & vegetables.
 
REGULATIONS
Chitosan has been recently approved for use as a novel food ingredients and aid-processing in Europe ((EC) No. 258/97, EFSA), USA (21 CFR 170.36, FDA). The regulations governing the use of Chitoly™ AB vary considerably in the countries in which it is currently approved. It is recommended to use it after ensuring compliance with your local regulations. 
 
MIC of CHIOTLY™ AB
Microorganisms
MIC (mg/kg)
Yeasts
Brettanomyces bruxellensis
25-50
Candida albicans
500
Molds
Aspergillus fumigatus
2,000
Botrytis cinereal
10
Dreschestra sorokiana
10
Fusarium oxysporum
100
Rhizopus sp.
110
Gram+ bacteria
Bacillus cereus
180
Lactobacillus brevis
1,000
Lactobacillus bulgaricus
150
Lactobacillus plantarum
200
Listeria monocytogenes
200
Staphylococcus aureus
120
Gram- bacteria
Escherichia coli
20
Pseudomonas fluorescens
200
Salmonella tiphymurium
200
Shigella dysenteriae
250
* MIC is only used for reference.   
JUJUBE
Blue mold caused by Penicillium expansum is one of the most serious postharvest diseases of jujube fruit. 0.3 g/kg Chitoly™ AB coating on jujube fruit significantly reduces the natural decay during storage at 0°C.
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