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Nisin(E234)
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Nisin is a preservative — Antimicrobial additive from Streptococcus lactis used as preservative in cheese, dairy, canned vegetables
What it does
Antimicrobial additive from Streptococcus lactis used as preservative in cheese, dairy, canned vegetables
Where you'll see it
cheese spreads, semolina, clotted cream, processed dairy products, surface treatment of cheese, dried/cured sausages, canned vegetables
What the research says
European Parliament 2003 warned it should not be used because of potential to cause antibiotic resistance in humans.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
- Notes: European Parliament 2003 said should not be used because may cause antibiotic resistance in humans
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): the European Parliament said in 2003 that nisin should not be used because it may cause resistance to antibiotics in humans