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E 174Colours

Silver

Characteristics

Additive NameSilver
E No.E 174
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A metallic decorative agent — real silver — used to add a shimmering, luxurious finish to chocolates, confectionery, and alcoholic beverages. It has no flavour and no nutritional value whatsoever. Approved for very limited use in the EU, strictly as a surface decoration only. At the tiny amounts permitted, it is considered safe, as metallic silver is largely inert and poorly absorbed by the body.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 3 food categories:

5.4Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4
Quantum satis (no max)
only decoration of chocolates
14.2.6Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/787
Quantum satis (no max)
only liqueurs
5.2Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets
Quantum satis (no max)
only external coating of confectionery

Source

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E 174 - Silver | E-Number Information