| abstract |
A direct action dry anti-mycotic composition is provided which is a natamycinnmaterial having an average particle diameter of 10 microns or less and/or an averagensurface area to weight ratio of at least 2 m 2 /g. The natamycin material may be utilisednin a form fit for human consumption on or in a dry perishable material susceptible tonspoilage by mould, yeast, or fungal growth. The natamycin material providesneffective protection to a perishable material from mould, yeast, or fungal growth atnconcentrations of from 1 ppm to 5 ppm and higher. Methods are also provided fornformulating and utilising the natamycin material. |