Nisin (E234)
Updated October 2, 2026
Nisin (E234) is a food additive in the “preservatives” group. It appears in 442 products in our database, 295 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E234
- E-number
- E234
- Function
- Preservatives
- Found in
- 442 products (295 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Nisin
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Nisin.
Popular products with Nisin
b NOVA 4
a NOVA 4
b NOVA 4
NOVA 4
d NOVA 4
a NOVA 4
e NOVA 4
e NOVA 4
b NOVA 3
d NOVA 4 Nisin-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Nisin and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 4
c NOVA 3
b NOVA 4
b NOVA 3
b NOVA 4 How to spot Nisin on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Nisin?
In our database, Nisin most often appears in soups, cheeses, cheese spreads and groceries.
How many products contain Nisin?
442 published products on Foodmetria list Nisin, including 295 sold in the United States. 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.