BioShield™ HG-Lysin HCL (Polylysine HCL)

Product Information

ε-Poly-l-lysine (ε-PL) is a natural homopolymer (amino acid) isolated and purified from the fermentation broth of Streptomyces. It exhibits potent bactericidal properties and a broad spectrum of anti bacterial activity.

Chemical Formula: C6H15CIN2O2
CAS number: 26124-78-7
Appearance: white to cream-yellow powder

Applications

Polylysine is common in food applications such as boiled rice, noodles, soft drinks, processed cheese and cheese spreads, salad dressings, yogurt, soups, and fruit-flavored drinks. It inhibits gram-negative bacteria like P. aeruginosa and K. Pneumoniae.
CategoryFood ApplicationsDosage
Starch-based foodsBoiled Noodle0.30%
Starch-based foodsCooked Rice0.25%
Meat & Seafood ProductsChicken0.30%
Meat & Seafood ProductsTilapia Fillets0.50%
Meat & Seafood ProductsRaw Sea Bass0.40%
Fruits and VegetablesCarrot250 mg/ml
Fruits and VegetablesTomato200 mg/L

Scientific Data

Staphylococcus aureus
Addition of BioShield™ Polylysine to sliced bread proven to maintain good food quality

Sliced Bread with 0.04g/kg BioShield™ Polylysine after 9 days at room temperature

Sliced Bread without BioShield™ Polylysine after 9 days at room temperature