CAS number
7681-93-8
Industry
Food & Beverage
Typical form
Powder
Additive number
INS 235 (E235)
Also known as: Pimaricin.
Typical grades: Food grade powder and suspensions.
About Natamycin
Natamycin is a polyene antifungal produced by fermentation of Streptomyces. It acts on yeasts and moulds at the food surface and does not affect flavour or colour.
Uses and applications
Dairy
Applied to the surface of hard and semi-hard cheeses to prevent mould growth during ripening and storage.
Meat
Applied to the casings of dry-cured sausages and cured meats to stop surface mould.
Beverages
Used in some juices and wines to inhibit spoilage yeasts, where permitted.
Regulatory note and documentation
Food additives must meet the food regulations of the country of use, such as Codex Alimentarius standards, EU rules, US FDA requirements or the Food Standards Code in Australia and New Zealand, for the intended food and use level. Regulatory status, permitted levels and registration requirements vary by country, so please confirm requirements for your own product and market before use.
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