Question

Is Nisin permitted to be used in canned food according to Malaysia Food Regulations?

ANSWER

Nisin may be used for the preservation of canned foods which have been sufficiently heat processed to destroy spores of Clostridium botulinum as stipulated in Regulation 20A of Food Regulations 1985.

 

Reference

Ministry of Health Malaysia. (2017). Food Regulations 1985. Regulation 20A.

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