Nisin
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nisin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A polycyclic peptide produced by fermentation with the bacterium Lactococcus lactis; used as a preservative in processed cheese etc.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A polycyclic peptide produced by fermentation with the bacterium Lactococcus lactis; used as a preservative in processed cheese etc.
Word Forms
- nisins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lactenin, carnocin, lichenin, lichenysin, nodulapeptin, piscidin.
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