E129 – Alura AC
a What is E 129 additive? Food additive E 129 belongs to the category of synthetic azo dyes. It imparts red colour and is permitted for use in a wide range of food products. Which foods contain the…
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E 211 – Sodium Benzoate
What is E 211? Sodium benzoate (E 211) belongs to the category of organic preservatives. It is an antiseptic substance. It is obtained synthetically by treating benzoic acid with a sodium hydroxide solution. After filtration, it is concentrated…
detailsE551 – Silicon dioxide
What is silicon dioxide – E551? The additive E551, silicon dioxide, is an anti-caking substance, used for clarification and stabilisation. Silicon dioxide is the chemical formula of a group of inorganic polymers where each silicon atom is surrounded…
detailsE202 – Potassium sorbate
What is potassium sorbate – E202? Potassium sorbate, E220, is a food additive that belongs to the category of preservatives. Read too:E551 – Silicon dioxide Its chemical formula is potassium hexa-2,4-dienoate or the potassium salt of trans, trans,-hexa-2,4-dienoic…
detailsE950 Acesulfame K
What is Acesulfame K- E950? Additive E950, acesulfame K is a synthetic sweetener with high sweetening power. Sweeteners have been used since ancient times to satisfy people’s innate need for sweet taste. Depending on the caloric intake they…
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