Natamycin

E235
Hazard level: Moderate health concern Preservative (E200–299)

What is Natamycin?

Antifungal preservative on cheese rind and sausage.

Is Natamycin safe?

Natamycin is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −5 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 6 of 9,912 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Also known as

Natamycin is also known as e235, natamycin, pimaricin, натамицин — these all refer to the same ingredient.

natamycin pimaricin e235 натамицин

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Products containing Natamycin

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