Nisin is a bacteriocin that controls Gram-positive bacteria and spore formers, supplied to food ingredients manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
1414-45-5
Grade
Food grade, 1000 IU/mg (2.5% nisin)
Packing
1 kg, 5 kg or 25 kg carton
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our preservatives range, Nisin is a bacteriocin that controls Gram-positive bacteria and spore formers. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as off-white to light brown powder, in food grade, 1000 IU/mg (2.5% nisin), with an assay of 1000 IU/mg. The CAS number is 1414-45-5.
Applications of Nisin
Across the region we supply Nisin into:
Clostridium control in processed cheese and cheese spreads
Spore control in canned vegetables and heat-treated dairy
Shelf-life extension in pasteurised liquid egg and dairy desserts
Combined with heat to reduce thermal process severity
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 1 kg, 5 kg or 25 kg carton. Store in cool, dry and dark, below 25 °C. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Nisin
CAS No.
1414-45-5
Appearance
Off-white to light brown powder
Grade
Food grade, 1000 IU/mg (2.5% nisin)
Purity / Assay
1000 IU/mg
Potency
1000 IU/mg
Effective pH
Most active below pH 6.5
Typical dosage
2.5–12.5 ppm pure nisin
Packing
1 kg, 5 kg or 25 kg carton
Storage
Cool, dry and dark, below 25 °C
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Clostridium control in processed cheese and cheese spreads
Spore control in canned vegetables and heat-treated dairy
Shelf-life extension in pasteurised liquid egg and dairy desserts
Combined with heat to reduce thermal process severity
What packing is Nisin supplied in?
Nisin is supplied in 1 kg, 5 kg or 25 kg carton. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Nisin do you stock?
We supply food grade, 1000 IU/mg (2.5% nisin). If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Nisin outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
