Preservatives · Food additive

Hexamethylene tetramine (E239)

Updated October 2, 2026

Hexamethylene tetramine (E239) is a food additive in the “preservatives” group. It appears in 8 products in our database.

Quick facts

Also known as
E239
E-number
E239
Function
Preservatives
Found in
8 products

Foods that commonly contain Hexamethylene tetramine

Provolone 1% · 2
Chocolates 0% · 1
Canned meats 0% · 1
Pork 0% · 1

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Hexamethylene tetramine.

Popular products with Hexamethylene tetramine

Hexamethylene tetramine-free alternatives

Popular products from the same categories that don't list Hexamethylene tetramine and score Nutri-Score A–C.

How to spot Hexamethylene tetramine on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Hexamethylene tetramineE239

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Hexamethylene tetramine?

In our database, Hexamethylene tetramine most often appears in provolone, chocolates, canned meats and unpasteurised cheeses.

How many products contain Hexamethylene tetramine?

8 published products on Foodmetria list Hexamethylene tetramine. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.

Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.