Natamycin
Key Facts
Abbreviation
E235
Pronunciation
/ˌneɪ.təˈmaɪ.sɪn/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Food Additives
Examples in Context
- The solubility of Natamycin(E235) is very low in water and in most organic solvents.
- The parameters of agar diffusion method for determining natamycin was investigated and controlled in quantification.
- Small quantities of Natamycin(E235) can inhibit all moulds and yeasts, which cause food spoilage.
- Application of bio-preservatives nisin and natamycin and their composition in the soochow style egg yolk moon cake was studied.
- Natamycin(E235) is a polyene macrolide antifungal antibiotic and is an effective agent in treating fungal keratitis.