Natamycin 50% in lactose is a standardized preparation containing 50% natamycin blended with a lactose carrier, specifically designed for dairy industry applications. The lactose carrier provides compatibility with dairy processing systems and ensures uniform distribution when applied to cheese surfaces or incorporated into dairy coatings. Natamycin's antifungal mechanism targets ergosterol in fungal membranes.
This makes it ineffective against bacteria and thus preserving beneficial bacterial cultures in cheese and fermented dairy products. This dairy-compatible formulation allows cheesemakers to prevent surface mold growth without disrupting the ripening and aging processes that rely on bacterial activity. The product meets international food safety standards for use as a cheese surface treatment.
