【Basic Information】

【Chemical Name】NISIN

【CAS No.】1414-45-5

【EINECS No.】215-807-5

【E No.】E234

【Other Names】 L-Isoleucyl-(Z)-2,3-didehydro-2-aminobutanoyl-D-cysteinyl-L-isoleucyl-2,3-didehydroalanyl-L-leucyl-L-cysteinyl-threo-3-mercapto-D-2-aminobutanoyl-L-prolylglycyl-L-cysteinyl-L-lysyl-threo-3-mercapto-D

【Specification】Food Preservatives

【Molecular Formula】C143H230N42O37S7

【Formula Weight】3354.0705

【Storage】Term of validity: two years in cool (0oC - 10oC is recommended), dry conditions, away from direct sunlight in original unopened packs.   


【Is NISIN safe?】

Nisin is non-toxic and the producer strains of L. lactis are regarded as safe (food-grade); there is no apparent cross-resistance in bacteria that may affect antibiotic therapeutics; and it can be quickly digested into amino acids by enzymes in human intestines and stomach.