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Sodium Fumarate – E365

Toxicity: Low What is Sodium Fumarate E365 E365 additive is a food additive used in the food processing industry. Its main function is to act as a preservative to prolong the shelf life of food, preventing the proliferation of bacteria and other microorganisms. The additive E365 is composed of sorbic

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Rosemary Extracts – E392

Toxicity: Low What is Rosemary Extracts E392 Additive E392 is lactic acid, which is commonly used as an acidity regulator and preservative in the food industry. This additive is found naturally in some foods, such as fermented milk and dairy products, but can also be produced synthetically. Lactic acid is

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Ammonium Alginate – E403

Toxicity: Low What is Ammonium Alginate E403 Food additive E403, also known as Ammonium alginate, is a natural additive used in the food industry as a stabilizer and thickening agent. Ammonium alginate is obtained from brown algae, such as kombu seaweed, and consists of alginic acid salts. Alginic acid is

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Carrageenans – E407

Toxicity: high What is Carrageenans E407 E407 is a food additive commonly known as carrageenan. It is used in the food industry as a thickener, stabilizer and gelling agent. Carrageenan is derived from red algae and has been used for centuries in various cultures as a thickener in foods and

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Tragacanth Gum – E413

Toxicity: Low What is Tragacanth Gum E413 Additive E413 is a food additive also known as xanthan gum. It is widely used in the food industry as a thickener, stabilizer and emulsifier. It is a water-soluble polysaccharide that is produced through the fermentation of carbohydrates with the bacteria Xanthomonas campestris.

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Karaya Rubber – E416

Toxicity: Low What is Karaya Rubber E416 The additive E416 is also known as xanthan gum, it is a polysaccharide that is obtained through the fermentation of carbohydrates, such as corn or sugar cane, by the bacteria Xanthomonas campestris. Xanthan gum is widely used in the food industry as a

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Sorbitol – E420i

Toxicity: Half What is Sorbitol E420i The additive E420i is known as sorbitol or liquid sorbitol. It is a food additive and sweetener widely used in the food and beverage industry. Sorbitol is a polyalcohol found naturally in some fruits, such as apples, pears, and plums. It can also be

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Sodium Malate – E350i

Toxicity: Low What is Sodium Malate E350i The additive E350i, also known as sodium malate, is a compound used in the food industry as an acidity regulator and flavor enhancer. It is considered safe for human consumption according to international regulations. Sodium malate is a salt obtained from the combination

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