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: H[C₆H₁₂N₂OHCl]ₙHO (n = 25–35)
CAS number: 26124-78-7
Appearance: white to cream-yellow powder
Chemical Formula: H[C₆H₁₂N₂OHCl]ₙHO (n = 25–35)
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.
| Category | Food Applications | Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Starch-based foods | Boiled Noodle | 0.30% |
| Starch-based foods | Cooked Rice | 0.25% |
| Meat & Seafood Products | Chicken | 0.30% |
| Meat & Seafood Products | Tilapia Fillets | 0.50% |
| Meat & Seafood Products | Raw Sea Bass | 0.40% |
| Fruits and Vegetables | Carrot | 250 mg/ml |
| Fruits and Vegetables | Tomato | 200 mg/L |
Scientific Data
Staphylococcus aureus
Zhang, Y., Zhao, C., Zhao, X., & He, Y. (2021). Application of ε‐polylysine in extending the storage period of pork jerky. Food Science & Nutrition, 9(6), 3250–3257. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.2289
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