Natamycin is an organic compound with the chemical formula C33H47NO13. It is a nearly white or cream-yellow crystalline powder. It is a natural antifungal compound produced by the fermentation of Streptomyces. It belongs to the class of polyene macrolides. It can not only widely and effectively inhibit the growth of various molds and yeasts, but also inhibit the production of mycotoxins. It can be widely used in food preservation and antifungal treatment.

Product usage

Food Uses

Natamycin is a natural, broad-spectrum, highly effective and safe inhibitor of filamentous fungi such as yeasts and molds. It can not only inhibit fungi, but also prevent the production of mycotoxins. Natamycin is harmless to the human body, difficult to be absorbed by the human digestive tract, and it is difficult for microorganisms to develop resistance to it. At the same time, due to its low solubility and other characteristics, it is usually used for surface preservation of food. Biological preservatives.

Medical Uses

Natamycin is used to treat fungal infections, including Candida, Aspergillus, Fusarium, etc. It is also used in eye drops or oral medicines. In these applications, the human body absorbs less natamycin. When taken orally, it is essentially not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, making it unsuitable as a drug for systemic infections. Natamycin is also used in eye drops, where a 5% natamycin content is suitable for the treatment of fungal blepharitis, conjunctivitis and keratitis caused by microorganisms, including Fusarium solani keratitis.