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E 170 – Calcium Carbonate
What is Food Additive E 170 ? E170,  calcium carbonate, is a widely used food additive with a broad range of applications. From modifying the texture of foods to enhancing nutritional content, calcium carbonate plays a significant role…
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E163 and E163ii – anthocyanins and anthocyanidins
What are food additives E163, E163(ii) ? E163 and E163(ii), anthocyanins and anthocyanidins, represent a broad group of natural colorants that give red, blue, and purple hues to many fruits, vegetables, and flowers. They belong to the flavonoid…
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E104 – Quinoline Yellow
What is Food Additive E104 (Quinoline Yellow) ? Quinoline Yellow (E104) is a synthetic non-azo dye authorized as a food additive in Europe, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 of the European Union. It is used to…
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E102 – Tartrazine
What is food additive E102 (Tartrazine) ? E102 (tartrazine) is a synthetic azo dye food additive with the molecular formula C16H9N4Na3O9S2, meaning it is not found in nature in its pure form. This food additive is derived from…
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