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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - PD 45000-7EN Material no. 104414

NATAMAX®
Natural Antimicrobial, Food Protectant; 1 kg.

Description Composition

NATAMAX® is a natural antimycotic based on NATAMAX® is composed of:

natamycin produced by fermentation using a strain of Natamycin (E235) min. 50 %
'Streptomyces natalensis' and blended with lactose. Lactose max. 50 %
All percentages are by weight.
Application areas

Surface treatment of cheese, including coatings and Physical/chemical specifications

suspensions and spraying onto shredded cheese;
surface treatment of processed meat and fish Form at 25°C powder
products; direct addition to yoghurt, sour cream, Colour off-white to cream
cream cheese and cottage cheese; direct addition to Odour mild organic
fruit juices and fruit pulp; canned foods; quick frozen Colour variations may occur from batch to batch.
lobster, fish pastes, fish roe and spawn.

Microbiological specifications
Potential benefits
Total bacteral count max. 100 CFU/g
• Effectively kills or inhibits yeasts and moulds Coliforms max. 10 /g (MPN)
• Extended shelf life Salmonella Negative to test
• Reduced risk of fungal mycotoxin production
• Meets consumers' demand for natural products
• More effective than chemical preservatives at much Heavy metal specifications
lower dosages
• A minimum of change or deterioration of taste, Arsenic (As) < 1 ppm
odour, colour, texture and nutritional value Mercury (Hg) < 1 ppm
• No adverse effect on bacteria and starter culture in Lead (Pb) < 5 ppm
fermented products Heavy metals as Lead < 10 ppm

Usage levels Nutritional data

The recommended dosage of NATAMAX® is in the Energy 341.24 Calories/100g
range 5-50 ppm (5-50 g per metric ton). Exact dosage Carbohydrates 74.81 g/100g
cannot be stated as it depends on the nature of the Ash #C05.1 (AOAC) 12.35 %
product for which it is intended. Fat, acid hydrolysis 1.03 %
#C01.2 (AOAC)
Moisture #C02.1 (AOAC) 3.62 %
Directions for use Protein #C03.1 (AOAC) 8.18 %
The method of applying NATAMAX® depends on the
application for which it is used. Please contact us for
specific information.

The information contained in this publication is based on our own research and development work and is to the best of our knowledge reliable. Users should,
however, conduct their own tests to determine the suitability of our products for their own specific purposes and the legal status for their intended use of the product.
Statements contained herein should not be considered as a warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, and no liability is accepted for the infringement of any
patents.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - PD 45000-7EN Material no. 104414

NATAMAX®
Natural Antimicrobial, Food Protectant; 1 kg.

Storage Kosher status

Conditions: This product is certified by the Orthodox Union as

Store unopened below 20°C in dry conditions, away kosher dairy.
from direct sunlight and odorous products.
When opened, store at approx. 20°C in original Halal status
container.
Shelf life: This product is certified Halal by Islamic Food Council
Shelf life is 24 months when stored according to of Europe and IFANCA International.
recommendations.

GMO status
Packaging
According to regulations EC nos. 1829/2003 and
NATAMAX® is available in 1 kg polyethylene bottles 1830/2003:
with integral, tamper-proof seals. Microorganisms used for the production of this
Product is available in other quantities. product are not genetically modified.
Questionnaire has been used as documentation.
Purity and legal status

The natamycin in NATAMAX® is food grade and Allergens

meets FAO/WHO, EU and Food Chemicals Codex
specifications. Below table indicates the presence (as added
components) of the following allergens and products
The regulations governing the use of natamycin vary thereof:
considerably in the countries in which it is currently
approved. Yes No Allergens Description of components
Cereals containing
Local food and/or feed regulations should always be X
gluten
consulted concerning the status of this product, as X Crustaceans
legislation regarding its use in food or feed may vary X Eggs
from country to country. Advice regarding the legal X Fish
status of this product is available on request. X Peanuts
X Soybeans
Safety and handling Milk (including
X Lactose
lactose)
X Nuts
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available on
X Celery
request.
X Mustard
X Sesame seeds
Country of origin X
Sulphur dioxide and
sulphites (>10mg/kg)
Denmark

The information contained in this publication is based on our own research and development work and is to the best of our knowledge reliable. Users should,
however, conduct their own tests to determine the suitability of our products for their own specific purposes and the legal status for their intended use of the product.
Statements contained herein should not be considered as a warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, and no liability is accepted for the infringement of any
patents.