
Natamycin
Also known as: Pimaricin, E235
Natamycin is a natural antifungal that works on surfaces at parts-per-million dosage, supplied to food ingredients manufacturers across the GCC.
- CAS No.
- 7681-93-8
- Formula
- C33H47NO13
- Grade
- Food grade, 50% blend with lactose or 95% pure
- Packing
- 1 kg, 5 kg or 20 kg sealed container
Within our preservatives range, Natamycin is a natural antifungal that works on surfaces at parts-per-million dosage. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as cream to light yellow crystalline powder, in food grade, 50% blend with lactose or 95% pure, with an assay of 95% min (pure grade). The CAS number is 7681-93-8 and the molecular formula is C33H47NO13.
Applications of Natamycin
Typical applications include:
- Surface treatment of hard and semi-hard cheese to prevent mould without affecting ripening
- Dipping and spraying of cured sausage casings
- Yeast control in yoghurt, labneh and fermented dairy
- Mould protection in bakery fillings and fruit juices
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 1 kg, 5 kg or 20 kg sealed container. Store in below 25 °C, protected from light. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
| CAS No. | 7681-93-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C33H47NO13 |
| Appearance | Cream to light yellow crystalline powder |
| Grade | Food grade, 50% blend with lactose or 95% pure |
| Purity / Assay | 95% min (pure grade) |
| Assay | 95% min |
| Typical surface dosage | 5–20 ppm |
| Spectrum | Yeasts and moulds only — no effect on bacteria |
| Packing | 1 kg, 5 kg or 20 kg sealed container |
| Storage | Below 25 °C, protected from light |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
- Surface treatment of hard and semi-hard cheese to prevent mould without affecting ripening
- Dipping and spraying of cured sausage casings
- Yeast control in yoghurt, labneh and fermented dairy
- Mould protection in bakery fillings and fruit juices
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