DESCRIPTION

Natadex™ Natamycin is a naturally occurring anti-fungal agent produced during fermentation by the bacterium “Streptomyces natalensis” and blended with glucose.  It is used to effectively eliminate the risk of yeast and mould in bakery products.

KEY BENEFITS

● Effective against yeast and moulds

● Reduce fungal mycotoxin production

● Extended shelf life

● Has no effect on bacteria and starter culture in fermented process

● No change in taste, odour, colour and flavour

● Cost efficiency than chemical preservatives at much lower dosage

● Natural, friendly- labelling.

APPLICATION AREAS

Baked goods

DIRECTION FOR USE

* In general, to deploy Natadex™ dipping solution with cold boiled water or distilled water or Ethanol to form a suspension, then to add or spray in or onto food.Please contact us for specific information.

COMPOSITION

Natamycin assay (on dry basis w/w)

 ≥50%

Glucose (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

White to creamy-white crystalline powder

pH of 1% aqueous solution

5.5-7.5

Identification

Appear positive reaction

Specific rotation

[α] D20 + 250° ~ + 295°

Sulphated ash (w/w)

≤0.5%

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

392 calories/100g

Protein

5.7 g/100g

Carbohydrate

799 g/100g

   -Sugar

<46 g/100g

Fat

<0.1 g/100g

  -Saturated fat

<0.1 g/100g

  -Trans. fat

<0.1 g/100g

Total dietary fiber

56.5 g/100g

Vitamin A

<10 μg /100g

Vitamin C

12.5 mg/100g

Ash

<0.5 g/100g

PACKAGING

Natadex™ 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

Natamycin under Natadex^® brand is a food preservative that is approved and used in more than 9 countries as appendix 1.

Natamycin under Natadex™ brand is a food preservative that is approved and used in more than 9 countries as appendix 1.

Geographic Area

Approved food applications

Max. dosage

Bahrain

Permitted food preservative

No limit

China

Mooncakes, baked goods

200-300 mg/kg

Jordan

Permitted food additive

No limit

Kuwait

Permitted food additive

No limit

Lebanon

Permitted food additive

No limit

United Arab Emirates

Permitted food additive

No limit

United states

Soft tortillas

20 mg/kg

Vietnam

Preservative

No limit

Yemen

Permitted food additive

No limit