Description
[ Products Name ] epsilon-Polylysine
[ About ε-PolylysineDescription ]
ε-Polylysine is a natural substance from streptomyces
albulus metabolism. It is widely used as food preservative. It can
inhibit the growth of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria,
yeasts, moulds, bacteria, ect..physical properties ε-Polylysine is
hygroscopic, light yellow power. It is soluble in water, slightly
soluble in ethanol, insoluble in organic solvent such as ethyl
acetate, ether, ect.. The molecular of ε-Polylysine is a straight
chain polymer of lysine. It can decompose for lysine within the
human body, and can be completely digested absorption by the human
body not ε-Polylysine can inhibit the growth of Gram(+) and Gram(-)
bacteria , yeast, mould, virus, ect., especially inhibit the
Gram(-) bacteria which can’t easily inhibit by other preservatives
such as E.coli, Salmonella, and also can inhibit the thermophilics,
such as B,stearothermophilus. Its activity is not affected by
PH, and stable when heated (**0℃ for *0min). Therefore, it
can be sterilized along with the raw material. It is a food
preservative which is highly efficient, safe, and has no
side-effects. Quality standard; FAO/WHO,***2
