Food preservative "Polylysine" | Fermented amino acid from natural microorganisms
A natural amino acid polycation polymer that can be used in food preservatives, hygiene materials, and daily necessities. It is a safe material as it is a fermentation product produced by natural microorganisms.
E-Polylysine(hereinafter referred to as Polylysine) is a substance officially known as ε-Poly-L-lysine. It is a homopolymer consisting of 25 to 35 units linked by amide bonds, formed from the amino group at the ε position and the carboxyl group at the α position of the essential amino acid L-lysine. Since 1989, it has over 30 years of manufacturing history and is widely used as a food preservative amino acid. As a product of natural microbial fermentation, it can reduce the use of synthetic food preservatives derived from chemical substances. Polylysine is a cationic polymer with a positive charge. It electrically binds to negatively charged microbial cell membranes, inhibiting microbial growth. Polylysine is listed in the existing additive inventory of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (No. 397). Example of labeling: Preservative (Polylysine). **Features** - Safe natural microbial fermentation product (not derived from genetically modified organisms) - Provides a good image as a natural fermentation product - Listed in the existing additive inventory as a food preservative - Usable in various foods such as bento, side dishes, various processed foods, bakery products, and confectionery - A safe domestic food product *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*
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**Characteristics of Polylysine** - Exhibits excellent antibacterial effects against various microorganisms in small amounts. - Demonstrates antibacterial effects over a wide pH range. - Has excellent thermal stability. - Possesses excellent properties as a preservative due to its high safety. - Highly soluble in water, making it easy to use in food. - Shows excellent growth inhibition effects against a wide range of microorganisms, including gram-positive bacteria (such as Bacillus cereus), gram-negative bacteria (such as Escherichia coli), and yeasts, particularly those causing foodborne illnesses. - Exhibits excellent growth inhibition effects against heat-resistant bacteria, including Bacillus subtilis. - Shows strong inhibitory effects against lactic acid bacteria, which significantly impact food spoilage. - High safety has been confirmed through acute toxicity, subacute toxicity, chronic toxicity, mutagenicity, and pharmacokinetic tests in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.*
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Polylysine
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| Model number | overview |
|---|---|
| 25% Aqueous Solution | Aqueous solution containing 25% Polylysine |
| 50% Powder | Powder consisting of 50% Polylysine and 50% dextrin |
