AGAR (GELIDIUM SPP.)

Also known as: AGAR, AGAR-AGAR, JAPAN ISINGLASS, ISINGLASS, JAPANESE, AGAR-AGAR (GRACILARIA LICHENOIDES)

emulsifier

United States (FDA)

GRAS

Technical function: EMULSIFIER OR EMULSIFIER SALT,<br /> FLAVOR ENHANCER,<br /> PROCESSING AID,<br /> STABILIZER OR THICKENER,<br /> SURFACE-FINISHING AGENT,<br /> TEXTURIZER

CAS Number: 9002-18-0

184.1115; 2012; 3

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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