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White Shellac – E904i

Toxicity: In Review What is White Shellac E904i The additive E904i is also known as shellac, a natural substance secreted by insects of the Laccifer lacca species. It is widely used in the food industry as a coating and glazing agent. Shellac is obtained by collecting and processing the resins

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Monosodium Succinate – E364i

Toxicity: In Review What is Monosodium Succinate E364i E364i food additive, also known as rosmarino extract, is a natural compound used mainly as an antioxidant in the food industry. It is obtained from the plant Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as rosemary. Rosmarino extract, or E364i, has antioxidant properties that help

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HT Brown – E155

Toxicity: high What is HT Brown E155 Additive E155, also known as HT brown or HT brown chocolate, is a synthetic food coloring commonly used in the food industry to give a dark brown hue to foods and beverages. This additive is water soluble and has been shown to be

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Peptones – E429

Toxicity: In Review What is Peptones E429 Additive E429, also known as sodium hexametaphosphate, is a chemical substance used as a food additive in the food industry. It is characterized by being a polyphosphate with a chain of six phosphate units, each of them linked to sodium. E429 has emulsifying,

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Oleic Acid Salts – E470ii

Toxicity: In Review What is Oleic Acid Salts E470ii The additive E470ii, also known as magnesium stearate, is a substance used in foods as a non-stick agent, stabilizer and thickener. It appears as a white or yellowish powder with a flour-like appearance. Magnesium stearate is primarily produced from plant or

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Petunidin – E163f

Toxicity: Low What is Petunidin E163f The additive E163f is a food coloring of natural origin that is used to color foods and beverages. It is also known as anthocyanin and is found in several types of fruits and vegetables. This dye is obtained from the extraction of pigments from

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