E239 — Hexamethylene Tetramine

Used as: Preservative

Why is it used?

Hexamethylene Tetramine is used in food as preservative.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E239”
• “Hexamethylene Tetramine”

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