NISINZ® is a naturally occurring antimicrobial peptide produced by the bacterium Lactococcus lactis from sauerkraut. It is used in processed foods to extend shelf life by decomposing Gram-positive bacteria.

Ingredient Name: Nisin

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

Labeling Claims: Clean Label, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Non-GMO

Features: Anti-Bacterial, Antimicrobial, Enhanced Shelf Life, Free of Major Allergens

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Food Ingredients Functions
Ingredients
Sodium Chloride, Nisin
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Key Benefits
  • Growth control of Gram-positive bacteria
  • Shelf life extension
  • Natural and Consumer-friendly labeling

Applications & Uses

Use Level
50 - 500 mg/kg
Application Areas

Crumpets, Tomato juice, Beer, Wine, fermented spirits, Canned foods, Cereal and starch-based deserts, Cheese products, Cream products, Dairy and fat-based desserts, Dips, Dressing and snacks, Edible casings, Processed egg products, Fermented soy bean paste, Fine bakery products, Fruit juice and concentrate, Fruits and vegetable preparations including pulp, Fully preserved fish and fish products, Liquid egg products, Mayonnaise, Oil emulsions (<80% fat), Paste and paste products, Prepacked coconut water, Processed meat, poultry and fish products, RTE soups and broths, Refrigerated cooked potato-based products, Semolina or tapioca puddings, Sauces and toppings, Tomato juices and products, and Vinegar.

Direction For Use

The recommended dosage of NisinZ ® is in the range of 50-500 mg/kg. In general, prepare NisinZ ® solution with cold boiled distilled water and then add directly into foods. The applied method and exact dosage of NisinZ ® depends on the application for which it is intended.

Food Applications
Countries Food Categories

Max. Dosage (w/w)

United States

Pasteurized cheese spreads and pasteurized process cheese spreads

6.25 mg/kg

Pasteurized cheese spread with fruits, vegetables

Processed cheese

Pasteurized process cheese spread with fruits

 

NisinZ®  -  Effective Gram +  inhibitor 

Food Categories Applications Dosage (mg/kg)
Bakery Crumpets 150 - 250

Beverages

Fruit juice 30 - 60
Tomato juice 200 - 500
Beer, wine, fermented beverages, spirits 50 - 100

Culinary

Liquid egg products 250 - 500
Pasteurized soups 100 - 250
Dressings and sauces 50 - 200
Asparagus 400
Okra 500
Green peas 100 - 250
Beans in tomato sauce 200
Canned tomatoes 100
Canned potatoes 100
Canned soup lecsol 400

Dairy

Reduced fat milk 50
Sterilized whole milk & chocolate milk/milk based beverage 100
HTST& reduced heat treated milk 50 - 100
Skim milk 25 - 50
Stirred yogurt 20 - 50
Pasteurized double cream 25 - 100
Clotted cream 400
Ripened cheese 50 - 250
Various processed emmental & cheddar cheeses 100 - 250
Pasteurized process cheese spreads 100 - 500
Processed cheese 100 - 500
Chilled dairy desserts 50 - 150

Meat, Poultry and fishes

Fermented sausages 50 - 100
Vacuum packaged bologna type sausages 250 - 500
RTE turkey bologna 125
Meat slurries simulating cooked ham 75 - 100

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Light brown to Grey white powder
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (10% Aqueous Solution)3.1 - 3.6
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Countmax. 1,000CFU/g
E. coliAbsent/25g
Salmonella spp.Absent/25g
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loss on Dryingmax. 3W%
Nisin Z Contentmin. 2.5W%
Sodium Chloridemin. 75W%
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenicmax. 1mg/kg
Leadmax. 1mg/kg
Note

The exact appearance and composition percentage variations may occur from batch to batch.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Regulations
  • GMO- STATUS - According to regulations EC No. 1829/2003 and 1830/2003. Microorganisms used to produce NisinZ® are not genetically modified.
  • NisinZ® has been approved as a food preservative worldwide. Its addition level for commonly consumed foods ranges from 100 to 500 mg/kg (pure base in max.12.5 mg/kg).
  • The regulations governing the use of NisinZ® vary considerably in the countries in which it is currently approved.
  • Packaging Plastic materials comply with Regulation (EU) No. 1935/ 2004, 2023/2006 and 10/2011.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

NisinZ® 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.