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Wax Esters – E910

Toxicity: In Review What is Wax Esters E910 The additive E910, also known as Lactitol, is an artificial sweetener and humectant widely used in the food industry. It is classified as a polyalcohol and is obtained through the enzymatic reduction of lactose, the main sugar present in milk. E910 is

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Calcium Iodate – E916

Toxicity: In Review What is Calcium Iodate E916 E916 additive, also known as p-benzoic acid, is a food additive with preservative properties. It is used in the food industry to prevent the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria and molds, in foods and beverages. This additive is added to products

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Nitrosyl Chloride – E919

Toxicity: In Review What is Nitrosyl Chloride E919 The additive E919, also known as Sodium Ethyl Sulfate, is a substance used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent. It is added to various products to improve their texture and give them greater consistency. E919 is produced synthetically

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Ethylmaltol – E637

Toxicity: Half What is Ethylmaltol E637 Additive E637, also known as disodium guanylate, is a food additive used primarily in the processed food industry to enhance the umami flavor of foods. Disodium guanylate is obtained from the chemical reaction of guanylic acid and sodium. It is a water-soluble additive and

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To the girl – E639

Toxicity: In Review What is To the girl E639 The additive E639, also known as isoglutamine, is a chemical compound used as a flavor enhancer in the food industry. It is classified within food additives of natural origin and is obtained from the processing of proteins of animal origin, particularly

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Leucine – E641

Toxicity: Half What is Leucine E641 E641 additive, also known as L-leucine, is an essential amino acid commonly used in the food industry as an additive. L-leucine is one of the 20 amino acids that make up proteins in living beings. It is considered essential since the human body cannot

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Zinc Acetate – E650

Toxicity: Half What is Zinc Acetate E650 Additive E650, also known as glycine or aminobutyric acid, is a chemical compound used as a food additive to improve flavor and provide an umami touch to foods. It is obtained mainly from natural sources such as proteins of animal origin, especially meat

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Dimethylsiloxane, DMS – E900

Toxicity: high What is Dimethylsiloxane, DMS E900 E900 additive, also known as Dimethylpolysiloxane, is a chemical compound commonly used as a food additive. It is classified under the category of defoaming and defoaming agents, and is primarily used to control excessive foaming in foods and beverages. E900 is a colorless,

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Beeswax – E901

Toxicity: Low What is Beeswax E901 Food additive E901, also known as beeswax, is a substance commonly used in the food industry. It is obtained through the collection of beeswax and is used as a protective film and coating agent in many foods. The main function of E901 is to

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