Natamycin is an effective natural food preservative for preventing yeast and mold growth. For nearly 50 years it has been safely used around the world to protect a wide variety of foods and beverages from spoilage, including dairy products, cured meats, baked goods and fruit juices.

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Natamycin

Who discovered it? How does it preserve foods? 
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Why Natamycin is used

What are the benefits in foods? How much shelf life does it add?
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Health and safety information

What makes Natamycin a safe food preservative?
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Regulatory and approval information

In which countries is Natamycin used? How should it be labeled?
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Publication center

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Natamycin was first discovered in a soil sample near Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, in 1954, and has been widely and safely used as a natural food preservative for nearly 50 years.