BioShield™ Lysozyme
Product Information
Lysozyme is an antimicrobial protein naturally present in substantial amounts in mammalian milk and avian eggs. It can hydrolyze the peptidoglycan of bacterial cell walls, causing bacterial death, playing an important role in food preservation.
Chemical Formula: C125H196N40O36S2
CAS number: 12650-88-3
E number: 1105
Content: 95%
Appearance: white granule
Standard: GB 1886.257-2016
Chemical Formula: C125H196N40O36S2
CAS number: 12650-88-3
E number: 1105
Content: 95%
Appearance: white granule
Standard: GB 1886.257-2016
Applications
Lysozyme is commonly used in dairy products, meat, fruit and vegetable processing, and certain beverages to extend shelf life and enhance food safety. It mainly inhibits Gram-positive bacteria such as lactic acid bacteria and Listeria.
| Food Application | Recommended Level of Lysozyme (mg/kg) |
|---|---|
| Milk Processing / Cheese Production | 45 |
| Fermented Wine | 1100 |
| Fresh Fruits and Vegetables | 100 – 500 |
| Meats and Sausages | 50 – 500 |
Scientific Data
L. brevis and L.malefermentans
Silvetti, T., Brasca, M., Lodi, R., Vanoni, L., Chiolerio, F., Groot, M., & Bravi, A. (2010b). Effects oflysozyme on the microbiological stability and organoleptic properties of unpasteurized beer.Journal of the Institute of Brewing, 116(1), 33–40. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2050-0416.2010.tb0039
Addition of BioShield™ Lysozyme to Milk Proved to Maintain Good Food Quality
Milk with 0.04g/kg BioShield™ Lysozyme after 56 hours at room temperature
Milk without BioShield™ Lysozyme after 56 hours at room temperature