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Butane – E943a

Toxicity: high What is Butane E943a E943a additive refers to carbon dioxide (CO2) as a food additive. This substance is used in the food industry for various purposes, such as a preservative agent, leavening agent and raising agent. Carbon dioxide is a colorless, non-flammable gas that occurs naturally in the

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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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Maltitol Syrup – E965ii

Toxicity: Half What is Maltitol Syrup E965ii The additive E965ii is known as maltitol, an artificial sweetener that is used in the food industry as a sugar substitute. A detailed description of the E965ii additive is given below: – Additive Name: The E965ii additive is commonly known as maltitol. The

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Carmine Red – E120i

Toxicity: high What is Carmine Red E120i The additive E120i, also known as cochineal carmine, is a natural colorant widely used in the food industry. It is obtained from the insect Dactylopius coccus, a species of cochineal found in South America. Cochineal carmine has been used for centuries due to

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Red Radish Coloring – E163viii

Toxicity: In Review What is Red Radish Coloring E163viii E163viii additive is a natural colorant that belongs to the category of anthocyanin colorants. It is also known as cyanidin-3-glucoside or malvidin monomentyl. This additive is obtained from natural sources, such as red or purple fruits and vegetables, such as berries,

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Gardenia Blue – E165

Toxicity: high What is Gardenia Blue E165 The additive E165, also known as brilliant blue FCF, is a synthetic food coloring approved by the European Union and the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This additive is classified as an artificial coloring and is used to give color to

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