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NOVA™ for Bioethanol Production
NOVA™ is a line of powerful, non-antibiotic antimicrobials designed to control bacterial contamination during the propagation and fermentation stages of bioethanol production. Both formulations contain ethyl lauroyl arginate (ELA), a GRAS, non-GMO compound shown to be effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, as well as wild yeast. With broad-spectrum efficacy and flexible dosing formats, NOVA products help enhance your plant’s microbial control program and maintain process stability.
Features and Benefits
- Controls bacteria and wild yeast
- Reduces contamination-related disruptions
- Fits rotational plans to limit resistance
- Can replace antibiotics for cleaner compliance
- Supports consistent, efficient fermentation
- Contains ethyl lauroyl arginate (ELA) for broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy
- Effective from pH 3 to 7 and at temperatures up to 95°F (35°C)
- NOVA EZL: Liquid format suitable for automated dosing systems
- NOVA EZP: Powder concentrate for flexible plant integration
- GRAS, Non-GMO, and Kosher
Diverse Solutions for Bioethanol Production
NOVA™ EZL
Liquid format suitable for automated dosing systems.
- Packaged in 1,000 kg totes
- Effective from pH 3 to 7
- GRAS and certified Kosher
- Non-GMO
NOVA™ EZP
Powder concentrate for flexible plant integration.
- Packaged in 1-lb water-soluble sachets
- Effective from pH 3 to 7
- GRAS and certified Kosher
- Non-GMO
Mode of Action
NOVA acts as a surfactant, disrupting bacterial cell membranes and internal structures to inhibit microbial growth. This activity targets a wide range of organisms—including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans—throughout the propagation and fermentation process. By using a novel mechanism distinct from traditional antibiotics, NOVA helps reduce resistance development in bioethanol systems.
Application and Performance
NOVA™ EZL and NOVA™ EZP are ideal for use in:
- Propagation and fermentation stages of bioethanol production
- Bacterial and yeast control without antibiotic use
- Rotational antimicrobial programs to preserve long-term effectiveness
- Facilities requiring flexible liquid or dry format integration
Actual dosage and format selection should be based on plant configuration and microbial control goals. Kemin’s technical experts can guide implementation for maximum impact.
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Technical Services
Our experts collaborate with your team to optimize enzyme integration into existing operations, ensuring seamless implementation and peak performance.
Customer Laboratory Services
Kemin's Customer Laboratory Services provides tailored lab analyses to help you determine the most effective dosage and evaluate performance metrics for your specific process setup.
Kemin Application Solutions
Kemin Application Solutions offers onsite support and specialized equipment recommendations to help you accurately dose and monitor enzyme use at your facility.
Clean Fermentation Starts Here
Contact Kemin today to learn how NOVA EZL and NOVA EZP deliver broad-spectrum microbial control—without antibiotics—for cleaner, more consistent ethanol production.
References
- Ma Y, Ma Y, Chi L, Wang S, Zhang D and Xiang Q (2023) Ethyl lauroyl arginate: An update on the antimicrobial potential and application in the food systems: a review. Front. Microbiol. 14:1125808. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1125808
