This article reviews the structure, property and application of Nisin in food industry and illustrates the intensive future of Nisin as a kind of natural food preservative substance.

• 综述了乳酸链球菌素的结构、性质以及其在食品工业中的应用，说明其作为一种天然的生物性食品防腐剂，具有广阔的应用前景。