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Nisin
DescriptionNisin is the collective term for various proteins with an antibiotic effect. They inhibit lactic acid bacteria, as well as undesired or pathogenic bacteria. ApplicationNisin has been approved as a preservative only for certain foodstuffs, such as: Nisin has only been allowed in Germany since the EU harmonisation. Gene technologyNisin is prepared biotechnologically with the help of lactic acid bacteria (Streptococcus lactis).
Labelling: supplements that are prepared in closed systems with the help of genetically modified microorganisms do not have to be labelled as such, providing that the specific component is purified and does not contain any microorganisms. It is also not necessary to label the supplement if the microorganisms employed were supplied with substrates obtained from genetically modified plants.
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