Japan approves natamycin
DSM Food Specialties has announced Japan’s approval of natamycin, an antimycotic used in cheese and meat production. Natamycin is said to be a highly effective inhibitor of mould and yeast on food products and is approved for use in the European Union, South America and the US.
Roger Reichrath, business manager preservation, DSM Dairy ingredients, comments,“We are delighted Japan has now approved natamycin use. It brings major benefits to producers, importers and exporters of cheese and provides significant efficiencies for manufacturers.
DSM Food Specialties has been marketing Delvocid, an antimycotic, of which natamycin is the active compound, for over 50 years. It is used to prevent mould growth in a variety of cheeses, sausages and hams. It has no colour, odour or taste and is potent in small quantities.
