Propylene glycol alginate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Propylene glycol alginate is an ester of alginic acid. The substance is produced from alginic acid by esterification and is water-soluble. Furthermore, propylene glycol alginate is only permitted for beer (max. 100 mg/l), water ice (max. 3 g/kg), sauces (max. 8 g/kg) and chewing gum (max. 5g/kg).

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Food additive (E 405)

Emulsifier

Stabilizer

Thickener

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer