Natamycin
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-5 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Naturally occurring antifungal polyene macrolide applied strictly to cheese and sausage surfaces.
Official Category: Synthetic Preservative (합성보존료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Limited to surface treatment of cheese & sausage
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Approved for cheese surface mold prevention
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European Union (EFSA)
표면 처리 한정 (E235)
Restricted to surface coating of hard cheeses
Commonly Found Foods
Shredded cheesehard cheese rindsdry salami
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Modified atmosphere packaging
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