A Novel mechanisms of Ɛ-poly lysine as a antimicrobial agent and its food preservative application

Ɛ-poly lysine as a antimicrobial agent

Abstract

In the present situation, it is very important to know about the awareness of healthy eating habits and the consumers have less time for food preparation. Due to this the research is going on the production of fresh cut fruits. In common fruits will be undergoing several microbial contamination, by reducing its shelf life period epsilon poly lysine is used as natural preservatives in food production. It is safe for human consumption and biodegradable. This epsilon poly lysine has several characteristics like water soluble, thermo stable and cationic homo-biopolymers between Ɛ-amino groups and α-carboxyl groups of 25-35-L-Lysine residues. This review article address the Ɛ- poly lysine as natural preservative, antimicrobial agent, and potential applications of Ɛ-poly lysine.