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What is E1501? – Complete guide to understanding benzylated hydrocarbons in your food

What is E1501? Complete guide to understanding benzylated hydrocarbons in your food The Quick Answer E1501 is benzylated hydrocarbons, a group of aromatic compounds used as flavoring substances in food.…
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What is E545? – Complete guide to understanding Ammonium Polyphosphate

What is E545? Complete guide to understanding E545 (Ammonium Polyphosphate) — a specialized phosphate emulsifier with dual industrial applications 🧪 SPECIALIZED PHOSPHATE ADDITIVE WITH DUAL USE: E545 (Ammonium Polyphosphate) is…
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What is E1502? – Complete guide to understanding butane-1,3-diol in your food

What is E1502? Complete guide to understanding butane-1,3-diol in your food The Quick Answer E1502 is butane-1,3-diol (also called 1,3-butylene glycol), a synthetic alcohol used as a solvent for food…
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What is E1503? – Complete guide to understanding castor oil in your food

What is E1503? Complete guide to understanding castor oil in your food The Quick Answer E1503 is castor oil, a natural oil extracted from castor beans and used as a…
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What is E546? – Complete guide to understanding Magnesium Pyrophosphate

What is E546? Complete guide to understanding E546 (Magnesium Pyrophosphate) — a phosphate emulsifier with a unique magnesium benefit ✨ MAGNESIUM-PROVIDING PHOSPHATE ADDITIVE: E546 (Magnesium Pyrophosphate) is an emulsifier and…
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What is E544? – Complete guide to understanding Calcium Polyphosphate

What is E544? Complete guide to understanding E544 (Calcium Polyphosphate) — a standard emulsifier with phosphate concerns and regulatory complexity ℹ️ IDENTICAL TO E452(IV) - REGULATORY CONFUSION: E544 (Calcium Polyphosphate)…
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What is E1504? – Complete guide to understanding ethyl acetate in your food

What is E1504? Complete guide to understanding ethyl acetate in your food The Quick Answer E1504 is ethyl acetate, a volatile liquid used as a flavor solvent and extraction agent…
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What is E270? – Complete guide to understanding Lactic Acid in your food

What is E270? Complete guide to understanding E270 (Lactic Acid) in your food The Quick Answer E270 is a natural organic acid produced by fermentation of carbohydrates. It's used in…
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FD&C Dyes Approved in USA: Colors Banned Elsewhere

FD&C (Food, Drug & Cosmetic) dyes are synthetic colorants approved by the FDA for use in food. Some FD&C dyes approved in the USA are banned in the European Union…
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What is E543? – Complete guide to understanding Calcium Sodium Polyphosphate

What is E543? Complete guide to understanding E543 (Calcium Sodium Polyphosphate) — a specialized emulsifier with cumulative phosphate concerns ⚠️ PHOSPHATE ADDITIVE - CUMULATIVE DIETARY CONCERN: E543 (Calcium Sodium Polyphosphate)…
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