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Cyanidin – E163a

Toxicity: Low What is Cyanidin E163a E163a is a food additive that is also known as anthocyanin extract. It is a natural colorant that is used to add color to certain food products. This additive is obtained from different plant sources, such as grapes, berries and flowers. Anthocyanins are natural

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Malvidina – E163c

Toxicity: Low What is Malvidina E163c The additive E163c, also known as anthocyanins, is a natural colorant used in the food and beverage industry to provide red, purple and blue colors. Anthocyanins are natural pigments found in plants such as berries, grapes, and flowers. These pigments are responsible for the

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Sorbic acid – E200

Toxicity: Low What is Sorbic acid E200 Additive E200, also known as sorbic acid, is a food preservative widely used in the food and beverage industry. It is mainly used to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in products such as breads, cakes, cheeses, jams, sausages, among others. Sorbic

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Sodium Sorbate – E201

Toxicity: Low What is Sodium Sorbate E201 Additive E201, also known as sodium sorbate, is a preservative commonly used in the food industry to prevent the growth of bacteria, fungi and yeast in foods. Sodium sorbate is a white crystalline solid that dissolves easily in water. It is a sodium

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Curcumins – E100

Toxicity: Low What is Curcumins E100 The additive E100, also known as curcumin, is a natural colorant of plant origin used in the food industry. This dye is extracted from turmeric, a very common spice in Asian cuisine. Curcumin is responsible for the intense yellow color of this spice. The

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Cholic acid – E1000

Toxicity: In Review What is Cholic acid E1000 E1000 additive, also known as amorphous silicic acid, is a gelling and stabilizing agent used in the food industry. It is obtained from silica, which is an inorganic compound naturally present in the Earth’s crust. E1000 is mainly used to improve the

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Lipases – E1104

Toxicity: In Review What is Lipases E1104 E1104 additive, also known as sodium alginate, is a food additive used as a thickener and stabilizer in the food industry. It is obtained from seaweed and comes in the form of white or light yellow powder. Sodium alginate has the ability to

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Red 2G – E128

Toxicity: high What is Red 2G E128 The additive E128 is commonly known as red 3 or also as erythrosine. It is a synthetic red colorant used in the food and beverage industry to provide a pink or reddish hue to products. Erythrosine can be found in a variety of

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