E Number
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E173 |
Name
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Aluminium |
Class
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Colours |
Groups
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|
Additional details
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Grey color |
Origin
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Natural |
Common sources
|
aluminum microfibers |
Common applications
|
To decorate pastry products, fondant pasta, and used in pharmaceutical products such as antacids. |
Observations
|
At high doses is toxic to kidney and may cause Alzheimer disease |
Evaluation
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To avoid |
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Conditions of use in food categories
Category Number
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Category Name
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Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate)
|
Details
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Restrictions/exceptions
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05.2
| Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets | quantum satis | | only external coating of sugar confectionery for the decoration of cakes and pastries |
05.4
| Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 | quantum satis | | only external coating of sugar confectionery for the decoration of cakes and pastries |