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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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Sodium Aspartate – E638

Toxicity: In Review What is Sodium Aspartate E638 Additive E638, also known as maltodextrin, is a dextrose polymer used in the food industry as a thickener, stabilizer and texturizing agent. It is obtained from the enzymatic hydrolysis of starch, mainly from corn, potatoes or wheat. Maltodextrin comes in the form

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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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Gluconic Acid – E574

Toxicity: Low What is Gluconic Acid E574 Additive E574 refers to sodium glutamic acid monohydrate, also known as monosodium glutamate. It is a flavor enhancer that is mainly used in the food industry to improve the flavor and enhance the taste profile of foods. E574 is produced from the bacterial

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Ferrous Lactate – E585

Toxicity: Low What is Ferrous Lactate E585 Additive E585, also known as ferrous lactate, is a food compound used as a flour conditioning agent. Its main function is to improve the quality of dough and bread by increasing its volume and improving the texture and water retention capacity. Ferrous lactate

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Hexylresorcinol – E586

Toxicity: In Review What is Hexylresorcinol E586 The additive E586, also known as glycerylguaiacolate, is a substance used in the food industry as a stabilizer and emulsifier. This additive is added to different products to improve their texture, stability and appearance. E586 is obtained through an esterification process in which

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Glutamic acid – E620

Toxicity: high What is Glutamic acid E620 E620 additive, also known as glutamic acid, is a food additive used in the food industry to enhance the flavor of foods. It is obtained naturally from certain foods such as seaweed and sugar beets, although it can also be produced synthetically. This

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