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Sorbitols – E420

Toxicity: Half What is Sorbitols E420 The additive E420, also known as sorbitol, is a polyalcohol used as a sweetener in various food and pharmaceutical products. It is a synthetic compound that is obtained through the hydrogenation process of corn sugar. Sorbitol is characterized by its sweet taste and sugar-like

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Mannitols – E421

Toxicity: Half What is Mannitols E421 Additive E421, also known as mannitol, is a sweetener commonly used in the food industry. It is a polyalcohol that is found naturally in some fruits and vegetables, such as algae and mushrooms. Mannitol is an additive approved by the European Food Safety Authority

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Glycerol – E422

Toxicity: Low What is Glycerol E422 The additive E422 is known as glycerin or glycerol. It is a natural substance that is obtained mainly from vegetable oils or animal fats. It is a viscous, colorless liquid with a sweet taste. Glycerin is widely used in the food industry as an

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Curdlan – E424

Toxicity: In Review What is Curdlan E424 The additive E424 is also known as ammonium alginate and is used in the food industry as a stabilizer and thickener. It is obtained from the extraction of brown seaweed and is mainly used in dairy products, desserts and ice cream. Ammonium alginate

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Konjac – E425

Toxicity: Low What is Konjac E425 The additive E425, also known as konjac gum, is a substance used as a thickener, stabilizer and gelling agent in the food industry. Konjac gum is extracted from the tubers of the Amorphophallus konjac plant, native to Asia. It is a water-soluble fiber that

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Konjac Gum – E425i

Toxicity: Low What is Konjac Gum E425i Additive E425i, also known as konjac gum, is a food ingredient used as a thickener, stabilizer and gelling agent. It is obtained from the Amorphophallus konjac plant, native to Asia. Konjac gum comes in the form of a white, odorless powder that dissolves

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Pepsin Peptone – E429i

Toxicity: In Review What is Pepsin Peptone E429i The additive E429i, also known as ammonium phosphate, is an ingredient used in the food industry as a stabilizer and acidifier. It is often added to products such as cheeses, baked goods, processed meats, and dairy products. Ammonium phosphate comes as a

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Pancreatic Peptone – E429ii

Toxicity: In Review What is Pancreatic Peptone E429ii Additive E429ii, also known as ammonium phosphate, is a substance commonly used as a food additive. It is classified as ammonium phosphates, which are obtained through the chemical reaction between phosphoric acid and ammonia. E429ii is found in white powder or granular

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Phytic Acid – E391

Toxicity: In Review What is Phytic Acid E391 The additive E391, also known as sodium phytate, is a substance used in the food industry as a conditioning agent and mineral sequestrant. Sodium phytate is primarily used as an additive in processed foods such as bread, baked goods, cereals, dairy products,

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Calcium Alginate – E404

Toxicity: Low What is Calcium Alginate E404 The additive E404 refers to sodium alginate, a polysaccharide obtained from seaweed. It is commonly used as a stabilizer, thickener and gelling agent in the food industry. E404 is a completely safe additive and approved by international health authorities. Its main function is

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