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Ethoxyquin – E324

Toxicity: high What is Ethoxyquin E324 Additive E324, also known as amine tartrate, is a chemical compound used in the food industry as a food additive. It is mainly used as a stabilizer and antioxidant in dairy products, such as milk and fermented milk products. E324 occurs as a white

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Sodium Lactate – E325

Toxicity: Low What is Sodium Lactate E325 The food additive E325, known as sodium lactate, is a substance frequently used in the food industry. It is a salt that is obtained from lactic acid, which is found naturally in fermented dairy products. Sodium lactate is mainly used as an antimicrobial

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Ammonium Lactate – E328

Toxicity: Low What is Ammonium Lactate E328 The additive E328 is known as ammonium lactate. It is a substance that is used as a food additive in various processed products. Ammonium lactate is obtained through the bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates or sugars, such as glucose or sucrose. It is a

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Disodium Citrate – E331ii

Toxicity: Low What is Disodium Citrate E331ii Additive E331ii, also known as tricalcium citrate, is a calcium salt of citric acid. It is commonly used as an acidity regulator and stabilizer in the food industry. Tricalcium citrate is produced by the chemical reaction of citric acid with calcium salts, resulting

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Alpha-Tocopherol – E307

Toxicity: Low What is Alpha-Tocopherol E307 Additive E307, also known as alpha-tocopherol, is an antioxidant additive used in the food industry. It is a synthetic form of vitamin E, found naturally in foods such as olive oil, nuts and seeds. Alpha-tocopherol is mainly used in fatty foods and fat-containing food

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Gamma-Tocopherol – E308

Toxicity: Low What is Gamma-Tocopherol E308 The additive E308 is known as “tocopherol” or “vitamin E.” It is a chemical compound that belongs to the family of tocopherols, which are a form of fat-soluble antioxidants. Tocopherol has antioxidant properties and is mainly used as an antioxidant in the food industry.

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Delta-Tocopherol – E309

Toxicity: Low What is Delta-Tocopherol E309 The additive E309 is an antioxidant used in the food industry. Its chemical name is propyl 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate and it is mainly used to prevent oxidation of foods and prolong their shelf life. E309 is commonly found in foods such as baked goods, candy, margarines,

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Octyl gallate – E311

Toxicity: high What is Octyl gallate E311 The additive E311, also known as methylene chloride, is a chemical substance used as a food additive. It has solvent properties and is used in the food industry as an extraction agent and degreaser. Methylene chloride is mainly used in the production of

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Dodecyl gallate – E312

Toxicity: high What is Dodecyl gallate E312 The additive E312 is also known as isoascorbyl gallate or isoascorbyl gallate. It is a chemical compound that is commonly used as an antioxidant in the food industry. Its main function is to protect food from oxidation, thus preventing the formation of free

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Ethyl Gallate – E313

Toxicity: In Review What is Ethyl Gallate E313 Food additive E313, also known as calcium diacetate, is a preservative commonly used in the food industry. It occurs as a calcium salt of acetic acid, which is obtained from a chemical reaction between acetic acid and a calcium base. E313 is

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Guaiac Resin – E314

Toxicity: In Review What is Guaiac Resin E314 Additive E314, also known as calcium phosphate-calcium acid orthophosphate, is a chemical compound used as a food additive in the food industry. It is classified as an antioxidant and metal sequestrant. E314 comes as a white powder or granular and is soluble

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