E233

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E-numbers (Preservatives).

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E233 is a food additive approved by the European Union (EU) and used as an antibacterial and antifungal synthetic preservative in food products. It is also used in veterinary applications.

The common name for E233 is thiabendazole.

Fruits can be sprayed or dipped in thiabendazole to cover the fruit.

Removal from the human body: After hydrolysis of E233 in the liver, any remaining chemical is processed via the kidneys.

When used in the treatment of some medical conditions, almost one third of patients suffered symptoms of nausea, vomiting, vertigo, diarrhoea and even anorexia. E233 is banned in Australia.

Examples of food and drink products that sometimes include E233:

• mushrooms
• pears
• bananas
• oranges
• potatoes
• meat
• milk

Note⁽¹⁾ The list of Food Additives (E Numbers) included in this section is subject to change as chemicals are added or removed by regulatory authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list is complete or that all details are up to date.

Note⁽²⁾ These numbers are also used in Australia and New Zealand but without the E.

Government approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.

Regulatory approvals and advice can change over time.

This was added in 2007-08. For current details please check with the relevant authorities.