Nisin

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Nisol

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Nisin is an antibiotically active substance which is biotechnologically extracted from Streptococcus lactis cultures. Nisin is authorised in the European Union as a food additive under the number e 234. Nisin is mainly used as a converting agent in dairy products (various types of cheese, mascarpone). Nisin is not used as a medicine. The substance is considered harmless.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer