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Food Additive Details

Natamycin (Pimaricin) (235)
Synonym(s)
  • Natamycin
Functional Classes
  • Preservative

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GSFA Provisions for Natamycin (Pimaricin)
Number Food Category Max Level Notes
Food Category Hierarchy 01.6.5 Cheese analogues 40 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 08.3.1.2 Cured (including salted) and dried non-heat treated processed comminuted meat, poultry, and game products 20 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 08.2.1.2 Cured (including salted) and dried non-heat treated processed meat, poultry, and game products in whole pieces or cuts 6 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 01.6.4 Processed cheese 40 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 01.6.2 Ripened cheese 40 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 01.6.1 Unripened cheese 40 mg/kg
Food Category Hierarchy 01.6.6 Whey protein cheese 40 mg/kg

Note: Unless otherwise specified, food additive provisions apply to the food category indicated (e.g. Dairy), as well as to all subcategories of that category (e.g. Cheese, Ripened Cheese, etc.).


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