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Nisin

A 34-amino acid polypeptide antibiotic produced by Streptococcus lactis. It has been used as a food preservative in canned fruits and vegetables, and cheese.

Year introduced: 1973

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Tree Number(s): D04.345.566.582, D12.644.641.582, D12.776.097.151.700, D12.776.543.695.110.700

MeSH Unique ID: D009561

Registry Number: 1414-45-5

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