What is the source of Natamycin? A look into its microbial origins
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First discovered in 1955 from a soil sample in South Africa, Natamycin is a natural antimicrobial derived from bacterial fermentation. This powerful antifungal agent, also known as pimaricin, is produced by specific strains of the soil bacterium *Streptomyces*, primarily *Streptomyces natalensis*. Today, this process is used for its production for both food preservation and medical treatments.
