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- Introduction
- Applications
Natadex™ Natamycin is a naturally occurring antifungal agent produced during fermentation by the bacterium “Streptomyces natalensis” and blended with glucose. It is used to effectively eliminate the risk of yeasts and molds in bakery products.
- 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;
- Natural, friendly-labelling.
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Applications |
Max. dosage |
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Bakery |
Baked goods |
20 mg/kg |
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Soft tortillas |
20 mg/kg |
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Mooncakes |
20 mg/kg |
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* 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. |
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DESCRIPTION |
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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. |
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KEY BENEFITS |
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● 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. |
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APPLICATION AREAS |
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Baked goods |
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DIRECTION FOR USE |
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* 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. |
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COMPOSITION |
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Natamycin assay (on dry basis w/w) |
≥50% |
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Glucose (w/w) |
≤50% |
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Loss on drying (w/w) |
≤8% |
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*The exact percentage variations may occur from batch to batch. HEAVY METALS |
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Arsenic (mg/kg) |
≤3 |
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Lead (mg/kg) |
≤2 |
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Mercury (mg/kg) |
≤1 |
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MICROBIOLOGICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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Total plate count (/g) |
≤100 |
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E. Coli (/g) |
Absent |
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Salmonella (/g) |
Absent |
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PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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Appearance |
White to creamy-white crystalline powder |
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pH of 1% aqueous solution |
5.5-7.5 |
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Identification |
Appear positive reaction |
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Specific rotation |
[α] D20 + 250° ~ + 295° |
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Sulphated ash (w/w) |
≤0.5% |
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Particle size |
100 mesh>90% |
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*Appearance variations may occur from batch to batch. NUTRITIONAL DATA |
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Approximate values for Nutrition labelling per 100g. Contribution to energy level is insignificant at recommended usage levels. |
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Energy |
392 calories/100g |
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Protein |
5.7 g/100g |
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Carbohydrate |
799 g/100g |
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-Sugar |
<46 g/100g |
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Fat |
<0.1 g/100g |
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-Saturated fat |
<0.1 g/100g |
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-Trans. fat |
<0.1 g/100g |
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Total dietary fiber |
56.5 g/100g |
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Vitamin A |
<10 μg /100g |
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Vitamin C |
12.5 mg/100g |
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Ash |
<0.5 g/100g |
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PACKAGING |
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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. |
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STORAGE CONDITIONS |
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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. |
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
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Belgium |
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ALLERGENS |
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Components |
Yes / No |
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● Peanut or its derivatives |
No |
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● Tree nuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts or their derivatives |
No |
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● Sesame or its derivatives |
No |
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● Eggs or its derivatives |
No |
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● Fish or its derivatives |
No |
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● Crustaceans and shellfish or their derivative |
No |
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● Soy or its derivatives |
No |
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● Wheat, triticale or their derivatives |
No |
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● Mustard or its derivatives |
No |
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● Milk or its derivatives (e.g. Lactose) |
No |
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● Sulphites |
No |
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CERTIFIED STATUS |
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The product is certified by KOSHER, HALAL and ISO22000:2005. |
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GMO STATUS |
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According to regulations Ec No. 1829/2003 and 1830/2003. Microorganisms used for the production of this product are not genetically modified. |
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REGULATION STATUS |
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Natamycin under Natadex® brand is a food preservative that is approved and used in more than 9 countries as appendix 1. |
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Natamycin under Natadex™ brand is a food preservative that is approved and used in more than 9 countries as appendix 1. |
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Geographic Area |
Approved food applications |
Max. dosage |
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Bahrain |
Permitted food preservative |
No limit |
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China |
Mooncakes, baked goods |
200-300 mg/kg |
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Jordan |
Permitted food additive |
No limit |
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Kuwait |
Permitted food additive |
No limit |
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Lebanon |
Permitted food additive |
No limit |
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United Arab Emirates |
Permitted food additive |
No limit |
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United states |
Soft tortillas |
20 mg/kg |
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Vietnam |
Preservative |
No limit |
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Yemen |
Permitted food additive |
No limit |
