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Antifungal Preservative Alternatives

Active Micro Technologies Unveiled the AMTicide VAF

— December 8, 2021 — Fashion
Active Micro Technologies released its newest development to prevent fungal growth within a closed container that houses a product. The AMTicide VAF aims to prevent or inhibit fungal growth, thereby providing an alternative to typical preservatives.

AMTicide VAF is a co-ferment that claims to eliminate the need for conventional preservatives. The component includes propanediol and bacillus ferment as well as saccharomyces ferment filtrate. This formula produces non-volatile and volatile secondary metabolites that function as antifungal activity. Moreover, Saccharomyces is a probiotic strain of yeast, which interacts with other microorganisms, making it an ideal ingredient to include in contained products. The volatile organic metabolites use selective filtration techniques to deliver a high-potency volatile agent through isolation and extraction. The result is moisture delivery and antifungal activities.

Image Credit: Active Micro Technologies
Trend Themes
1. Alternative Fungal Prevention Methods - The rise of alternative antifungal agents may disrupt the market for conventional preservatives.
2. Probiotic Ingredients - The use of probiotic ingredients in antifungal products could present new opportunities for innovation and market differentiation.
3. Volatile Organic Metabolites - Volatile organic metabolites could be the future of antifungal agents, bringing with them new and unique forms of fungal prevention.
Industry Implications
1. Cosmetics - The cosmetic industry could benefit from alternative formulations that use non-toxic and probiotic agents to prevent fungal growth, aligning with consumer demand for natural and sustainable products.
2. Pharmaceuticals - Alternative antifungal agents could be a game-changer for the pharmaceutical industry, providing safer and more effective solutions for antifungal treatments, particularly for those with compromised immune systems.
3. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry could find new ways of keeping products fresh for longer with alternative antifungal agents, reducing waste and costs associated with conventional preservatives.
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