E174

Silver

E Number E174
Name Silver
Class Colours
Groups
Additional details Grey color
Origin Natural
Common sources powder silver
Common applications To decorate pastry products and in fondant pasta
Observations At high doses is neurotoxic and at low doses cause skin discoloration
Evaluation Unknown

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Conditions of use in food categories

Category Number Category Name Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate) Details Restrictions/exceptions
05.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweetsquantum satisonly external coating of confectionery
05.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4quantum satisonly decoration of chocolates
14.2.6 Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EC) No 110/2008quantum satisonly liqueurs