E 236

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Formic acid. Formic acid is approved in the EU as a preservative under the number E 236 and is used, for example, to preserve beverages, confectionery, pastry products and ice cream. Furthermore the acid is used as a disinfectant for beer barrels.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer