E 405 - Propane-1, 2-diol alginate | E-Number Information

Characteristics

Additive NamePropane-1, 2-diol alginate

E No.E 405

TypeIndividual Substance

In plain language

A thickener and emulsifier derived from alginate — a natural polysaccharide found in brown seaweed — chemically modified with propylene glycol to improve its solubility and stability. Found in salad dressings, ice cream, bakery fillings, sauces, and chewing gum. It helps bind water and fat together, giving products a smooth, consistent texture. Generally considered safe by EFSA and FDA at typical usage levels. The propylene glycol component is also widely considered safe in food. No major health controversies are associated with it, though like most seaweed-derived additives, very high intake may cause mild digestive discomfort in sensitive individuals.

Conditions of Use

This additive is authorised to be used in the following 19 food categories:

14.2.6Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/787

Maximum Level = 10000 mg/L

only emulsified liqueurs

2.2.2Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions

Maximum Level = 3000 mg/kg

3edible ices

Maximum Level = 3000 mg/kg

only water-based edible ices

4.2.4.1fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote

Maximum Level = 5000 mg/kg

5.3chewing gum

Maximum Level = 5000 mg/kg

5.2Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets

Maximum Level = 1500 mg/kg

only sugar confectionery

5.4Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4

Maximum Level = 1500 mg/kg

7.2Fine bakery wares

Maximum Level = 2000 mg/kg

12.6Sauces

Maximum Level = 8000 mg/kg

13.1.5.1Foods for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, intended for infants

Maximum Level = 200 mg/kg

From 12 months onwards in specialised diets intended for young children who have cow's milk intolerance or inborn errors of metabolism

13.1.5.2Foods for special medical purposes, as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, intended for infants as from four months of age and for young children

Maximum Level = 200 mg/kg

From 12 months onwards in specialised diets intended for young children who have cow's milk intolerance or inborn errors of metabolism

14.2.1beer and malt beverages

Maximum Level = 100 mg/L

14.2.3Cider and perry

Maximum Level = 100 mg/L

excluding cidre bouché, cydr jakościowy, perry jakościowe, cydr lodowy, perry lodowe

15.1Potato- cereal- flour- or starch-based snacks

Maximum Level = 3000 mg/kg

only cereal- and potato-based snacks

17.1food supplements supplied in a solid form excluding food supplements for infants and young children’,

Maximum Level = 1000 mg/kg

17.2food supplements supplied in a liquid form excluding food supplements for Infants and young children

Maximum Level = 1000 mg/L

14.2.8Other alcoholic beverages including mixtures of alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic beverages and other alcoholic beverages based on distilled alcohol with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 %

Maximum Level = 100

only in fermented grape must-based beverages

18.2Meal replacement for weight control as referred to in Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012

= 1200 mg/kg

14.1.4Flavoured_drinks

Maximum Level = 300 mg/L

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