NATAP - Handary - Natamycin - Mold Inhibitor - Powder

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name: Natamycin
Food Ingredients Functions: Mold Inhibitor
Ingredients: Natamycin
Technologies: Food Ingredients
Product Families: Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
Antioxidants & Preservatives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Halal,
Kosher,
Natural,
Non-GMO
Food Ingredients Features: Anti-Fungal,
Enhanced Shelf Life,
Free of Major Allergens
Key Benefits: Growth inhibition of yeasts and molds

Improves food safety by reducing mycotoxin production (e.g. aflatoxin)

Shelf life extension

Natural and Consumer-friendly label

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition
Applications: Food & Nutrition — Beverage
Juice & Juice Drinks,
Liquor & Spirits
Food & Nutrition — Food
Bakery,
Convenience Foods,
Dairy,
Meat, Poultry & Seafood,
Savory & Culinary
Food & Nutrition Applications: Alcoholic Beverages,
Canned Meals,
Cheese,
Juices,
Mayonnaise,
Pastries,
Processed Meat Products,
Processed Seafood,
Salad Dressing,
Sour Cream,
Tortilla,
Yogurt
Use Level: 2-50 mg/kg
Application Areas: Canned foods, Cheese, Fermented alcoholic beverages, Fish pastes, Frozen cooked-meat pie fillings, Fruit and vegetable juice and pulp, Mayonnaise, Pastries, Pineapple, Processed meat and fish products, Salad dressing, Soft tortillas, Sour cream, Yogurt.
Direction For Use: The recommended dosage of Natap™ is in range of 2-50 mg/kg. Direct addition or surface treatment by spray or immersion. The applied method and exact dosage of Natap™ depends on the application for which it is intended.
Food Applications: Regulatory and Approval of Natap™ in Food Applications

Geographic Area Approved Food Applications Max. Dosage

United States
Cuts and slices of cheese 20 mg/kg

Nonstandard ofidentity yogurt 7 mg/kg

Nonstandard of identity cream cheese 7 mg/kg

Cottage cheese 7 mg/kg

Sour cream 7 mg/kg

Soft tortillas 20 mg/kg

Nonstandard of identity salad dressinq 20 mg/kg

Properties

Physical Form: Powder,
Solid
Appearance: Creamy-white powder
Physico-Chemical Properties
Microbiological Values
Composition
Heavy Metals
Note: The exact appearance, activity and composition percentage variations may occur from batch to batch.

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH (1% Aqueous Solution)	5.5 - 7.5	-	-

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying	max. 8	W%	-
Natamycin Content	min. 95	W%	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: EU Compliant,
Halal,
Kosher
Regulations: GMO Status - According to regulations EC No. 1829/2003 and 1830/2003. Microorganism used to produce Natap™ are not genetically modified.

Natamycin is a food preservative that is approved and used in more than 138 countries around the world. The regulations governing the use of Natap™ vary considerably in the countries in which it is currently approved.

The packaging materials comply with Regulation (EU) No 1935/2004, 2023/2006 and 10/2011.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bottles
Packaging: Natap™ is available in 500 g/bottle or 10 kg/barrel with integral, tamper-proof seals.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 24 Months
Storage: The shelf life is 24 months when stored unopened at room temperature in dry conditions, away from direct sunlight and odorous products. When opened, store at room temperature in the original container.

Geographic Area	Approved Food Applications	Max. Dosage
United States	Cuts and slices of cheese	20 mg/kg
	Nonstandard ofidentity yogurt	7 mg/kg
	Nonstandard of identity cream cheese	7 mg/kg
	Cottage cheese	7 mg/kg
	Sour cream	7 mg/kg
	Soft tortillas	20 mg/kg
	Nonstandard of identity salad dressinq	20 mg/kg