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Polyvinyl Alcohol – E1203

Toxicity: Half What is Polyvinyl Alcohol E1203 Additive E1203, also known as polyethylene glycol, is a chemical commonly used in the food industry as a food additive. Polyethylene glycol is a water-soluble polymer that is derived from ethylene glycol. It is produced through a polymerization process of ethylene glycol in

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Disodium Tartrate – E335ii

Toxicity: Low What is Disodium Tartrate E335ii The additive E335ii, also known as dipotassium tartrate, is a substance commonly used as a stabilizer and acidity regulator in various foods and beverages. This additive is mainly obtained from the fermentation of tartaric acid, a natural substance that can be found in

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Xanthophylls – E161

Toxicity: Half What is Xanthophylls E161 E161 additive, also known as xanthophylls, is a food additive commonly used in the food industry. This additive belongs to the group of natural colorants and is obtained from vegetable sources. Xanthophylls are yellow to red pigments found naturally in many plant foods. Some

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Calcium Adipate – E358

Toxicity: In Review What is Calcium Adipate E358 E358 additive is a food additive used in the food industry for various applications. A detailed description of E358 additive is given below:Additive Name:E358 Function:E358 additive is mainly used as a flavor enhancer in foods. Its main function is to enhance and

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Citranaxanthin – E161i

Toxicity: In Review What is Citranaxanthin E161i The additive E161i, also known as xanthophylls or lutein, is a natural yellow dye found in various foods, especially fruits and vegetables. It is a fat-soluble pigment that belongs to the carotenoid family, which are compounds responsible for bright colors in plants and

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Office – E1101iv

Toxicity: In Review What is Office E1101iv The additive E1101iv refers to the enzyme invertase, also known as sucrase. It is an enzyme used in the food industry as an additive to break down disaccharide sugars into their simplest components, glucose and fructose. Invertase is mainly obtained from microbial sources,

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Ammonium Malate – E349i

Toxicity: Low What is Ammonium Malate E349i The additive E349i, also known as tartaric acid, is an additive substance used in the food and beverage industry. It is classified as a crystalline organic acid, found naturally in fruits such as grapes, pineapples and tamarinds. Tartaric acid is mainly used as

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Erythorbic Acid – E315

Toxicity: Low What is Erythorbic Acid E315 Food additive E315, also known as erythorbic acid, is a substance commonly used in the food industry as an antioxidant and to improve color stability in certain foods. It is found naturally in some fruits and vegetables, such as potatoes and strawberries. Erythorbic

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Silicon Dioxide – E551

Toxicity: high What is Silicon Dioxide E551 Additive E551, also known as silicon dioxide, is a substance commonly used as a food additive. It comes in powder or gel form and is used as an anti-caking agent, thickener, absorbent and stabilizer. Silicon dioxide is produced from silica, a natural compound

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Potassium Lactate – E326

Toxicity: Low What is Potassium Lactate E326 Additive E326, also known as potassium lactate, is a chemical compound used as a food additive in the food industry. It is classified within acidulants and is used as a stabilizer, acidity regulator and preservative. Potassium lactate can be found in a variety

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Radish Extract – E163i

Toxicity: In Review What is Radish Extract E163i The additive E163i, also known as anthocyanin, is a natural colorant used in the food industry. This additive belongs to the anthocyanin group and is obtained from plant sources such as intensely colored fruits and vegetables, such as grapes, cherries, berries and

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