hexamethylene tetramine

Caution preservative

Preservative for provolone cheese. Releases formaldehyde slowly — the active antimicrobial agent. Banned in most countries except for specific cheese applications.

Source: EU Regulation 1333/2008 (limited use); Banned in Australia, NZ

Also Known As

["E239" "methenamine" "hexamine"]

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