Frequently asked questions about natamycin and its uses.

1. FAQS NOVEMBER 2016 – NATAMYCIN
What methods can be used to detect natamycin and other antifungal substances?
The presence of natamycin and other antifungal agents can be determined using various
analysis methods. These include LC-MS/MS, which is a technique that simplifies
chromatographic analysis and shortens the time it requires.
There is also HPLC-DAD or high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection;
HPLC-UV or visible ultraviolet detection; and MEKC or micellar electrokinetic chromatography.
They all use different analysis techniques that determine the amount of antifungal agents such
as natamycin in a food item.
Can nanotechnology be part of active packaging coated with natamycin?
Of course. In fact, one of the fields of nanotechnology is the production of active packaging for
food coated with natamycin.
Its primary objective is to prolong the shelf life of food products such as cheese, cured sausages
and fruit using nanohydrogels which can transport and release natamycin as a consequence of
external stimuli such as temperature.
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