Nisin

Definition

A bacteriocin mainly used in dairy and meat products that inhibits pathogenic food borne bacteria. Also found in many canned foods to control thermophilic spoilage.

Health Impact

Currently, nisin is an authorized food additive and generally recognized as safe however, studies are inconclusive regarding possible risks and some include nausea and vomitting.

Sources

• Nisin as a Food Preservative: Part 1: Physicochemical Properties, Antimicrobial Activity, and Main Uses

  National Library of Medicine

• Nisin

  Science Direct

• CFR - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21

  U.S food and drug administration

• Safety of nisin (E 234) as a food additive in the light

  National Library of Medicine

• Nisin Side Effeects

  FoodSweeteners