Calcium acetate

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Calcium salt of acetic acid (E 260), which is authorised in Europe as a food additive under the number E 263. Acetates are mainly used as acidity regulators: they reduce excessive acidic taste.

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E 263; Food additives (overview);

Outgoing links (2)

Acetic acid; Food additives (overview);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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