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Calcium Tartrates – E354

Toxicity: Low What is Calcium Tartrates E354 E354 is the additive code used to represent calcium tartrate in the food industry. It is also known as calcium bitartrate or calcium acid tartrate. Calcium tartrate is a chemical compound obtained from tartaric acid, which is found naturally in grapes and other

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Calcium Bromate – E924b

Toxicity: In Review What is Calcium Bromate E924b The additive E924b does not exist on the list of food additives authorized by the European Union (EU). Therefore, a specific description is not available for this additive. Adverse effects of Calcium Bromate E924b The additive E924b, also known as potassium chlorate,

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Biphenyl – E230

Toxicity: high What is Biphenyl E230 Additive E230 is known as orthophenylphenol diphenyl dipropyl ester. It is a substance used as an additive in foods and beverages in order to prevent the growth of microorganisms and prolong the useful life of the products. E230 is an antibacterial and antifungal preservative

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Anthocyanins – E163

Toxicity: Low What is Anthocyanins E163 The additive E163, also known as anthocyanins, is a natural colorant obtained from plant sources, especially fruits and vegetables. These substances are responsible for the red, violet and blue colors in various foods. Anthocyanins have antioxidant properties and may provide health benefits, such as

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Disodium Tartrate – E335ii

Toxicity: Low What is Disodium Tartrate E335ii The additive E335ii, also known as dipotassium tartrate, is a substance commonly used as a stabilizer and acidity regulator in various foods and beverages. This additive is mainly obtained from the fermentation of tartaric acid, a natural substance that can be found in

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Xanthophylls – E161

Toxicity: Half What is Xanthophylls E161 E161 additive, also known as xanthophylls, is a food additive commonly used in the food industry. This additive belongs to the group of natural colorants and is obtained from vegetable sources. Xanthophylls are yellow to red pigments found naturally in many plant foods. Some

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Office – E1101iv

Toxicity: In Review What is Office E1101iv The additive E1101iv refers to the enzyme invertase, also known as sucrase. It is an enzyme used in the food industry as an additive to break down disaccharide sugars into their simplest components, glucose and fructose. Invertase is mainly obtained from microbial sources,

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Ammonium Malate – E349i

Toxicity: Low What is Ammonium Malate E349i The additive E349i, also known as tartaric acid, is an additive substance used in the food and beverage industry. It is classified as a crystalline organic acid, found naturally in fruits such as grapes, pineapples and tamarinds. Tartaric acid is mainly used as

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Silicon Dioxide – E551

Toxicity: high What is Silicon Dioxide E551 Additive E551, also known as silicon dioxide, is a substance commonly used as a food additive. It comes in powder or gel form and is used as an anti-caking agent, thickener, absorbent and stabilizer. Silicon dioxide is produced from silica, a natural compound

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Radish Extract – E163i

Toxicity: In Review What is Radish Extract E163i The additive E163i, also known as anthocyanin, is a natural colorant used in the food industry. This additive belongs to the anthocyanin group and is obtained from plant sources such as intensely colored fruits and vegetables, such as grapes, cherries, berries and

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