Natamycin is also used in the food industry as a "natural" preservative.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Natamycin (pimaricin) |
| European Union | Approved | Natamycin |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Natamycin or pimaricin |
| Philippines | Not Permitted | |
| Denmark | Approved | Natamycin |
| Austria | Approved | Natamycin |
| Belgium | Approved | Natamycin |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Natamycin |
| Cyprus | Approved | Natamycin |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Natamycin |
| Estonia | Approved | Natamycin |
| Finland | Approved | Natamycin |
| France | Approved | Natamycin |
| Germany | Approved | Natamycin |
| Greece | Approved | Natamycin |
| Hungary | Approved | Natamycin |
| Ireland | Approved | Natamycin |
| Italy | Approved | Natamycin |
| Latvia | Approved | Natamycin |
| Lithuania | Approved | Natamycin |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Natamycin |
| Malta | Approved | Natamycin |
| Netherlands | Approved | Natamycin |
| Poland | Approved | Natamycin |
| Portugal | Approved | Natamycin |
| Romania | Approved | Natamycin |
| Slovakia | Approved | Natamycin |
| Slovenia | Approved | Natamycin |
| Spain | Approved | Natamycin |
| Sweden | Approved | Natamycin |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Natamycin |
| Australia | Approved | Natamycin or pimaricin |
| New Zealand | Approved | Natamycin or pimaricin |
E235 - Natamycin (Pimaricin): Can cause nausea, vomitting, diarrhoea, skin irritation.
E235 - Natamycin (Pimaricin): Natamycin can be prepared using biotechnology with the help of specific bacteria of the Streptomyces genus. They form fungus-like colonies and are therefore also called ray fungus. The utilisation of genetically modified microorganisms is possible. Whether and to what extent this is commercially applied cannot be checked in detail. .
E235 - Natamycin (Pimaricin): Mould inhibitor derived from bacteria; sometimes used medically to treat candidiasis; can cause nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhoea and skin irritation;.typical products are meat, cheese.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
E235 - Natamycin (Pimaricin): A naturally occurring antifungal, approved to use only on the surface of some cheeses and sausages in European Union.
E235 - Natamycin (Pimaricin): Can cause nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhoea and skin irritation.
E235 - Natamycin (Pimaricin): Can be a problem for asthmatics or aspirin sensitive people (possibly those sensitive to 'salicylates').
Pimaricin
Pimafucin
Pimaricine
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
|---|
| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Chem-Hawk Pty Ltd | Australia |
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