| E235 is a food additive approved by the
European Union (EU) and is used as an antifungal natural preservative
in food products and also has used in medical treatment.
The common name for E235 is natamycin. It is also known
as pimaricin.
E235 is an antibiotic formed by the fermentation of
the bacteria Streptomyces Natalensis and Streptomyces Chattanoogensis.
This can be
sprayed or applied as a powder to cheese.
The chemical can be used medically to treat candidiasis (yeast infection).
Reports suggest that use of E235 / natamycin
/ pimaricin can
cause nausea, vomiting, anorexia or skin irritation.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E235:
Meats and cheeses.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as more chemicals are added by the EU Regulatory
Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government approvals
and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This
was added on 20 July 2008. If details are important to you, check
with relevant authorities.
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