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E 403Thickeners, Stabilisers & Emulsifiers

Ammonium alginate

Characteristics

Additive NameAmmonium alginate
E No.E 403
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A thickener and stabiliser derived from brown seaweed, converted into its ammonium salt form. It helps bind water and improve texture in processed foods. Approved for use in meat preparations, though it's one of the less commonly used alginates in the food industry. Generally regarded as safe by EFSA, with no significant health concerns at typical food use levels.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 1 food category:

8.2Meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004
Quantum satis (no max)
only preparations in which ingredients have been injected; meat preparations composed of meat parts that have been handled differently: minced, sliced or processed and that are combined together. Except bifteki, soutzoukaki, kebap gyros and souvlaki

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E 403 - Ammonium alginate | E-Number Information