E521

Aluminium sodium sulphate

E Number E521
Name Aluminium sodium sulphate
Class Others
Groups Aluminium sulphates
Additional details Stabilizer, coagulant
Origin Synthetic
Common applications Candied fruits, freeze vegetables and white eggs, being also used to purify potable water
Observations At high doses, may cause kidney toxicity and accumulation of aluminum particles in the organism. Moreover, it is contra-indicated in persons suffering Alzheimer disease (is neurotoxic)
Evaluation To avoid

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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 microsweets200The additives may be added individually or in combination Expressed as aluminiumonly candied, crystallised or glacé fruit and vegetables
10.2 Processed eggs and egg products30The additives may be added individually or in combination Expressed as aluminiumonly egg white