Natamycin efficiency for controlling yeast growth in models systems and on cheese surfaces

It was observed that natamycin concentration and yeast type influenced whether the natamycin effect in tapioca starch films was cidal or inhibitory. This was also observed when the antimicrobial was applied directly to a liquid system for comparison purposes. Bioavailability was not compromised by the polymeric supporting matrix and natamycin efficiency against a S. cerevisiae contamination that preceded antimicrobial application was superior when film action was compared with spraying.