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E 520Acidity Regulators & Anti-caking Agents

Aluminium sulphate

Characteristics

Additive NameAluminium sulphate
E No.E 520
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

An inorganic salt used as a firming agent, primarily in processed egg products. It helps maintain texture and structure during processing. Approved in very limited food categories, so dietary exposure from food is minimal. EFSA has raised concerns about aluminium accumulation in the body over time, particularly for people who already have high aluminium intake from other sources like antacids or cookware.

Conditions of Use

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

10.2processed eggs and egg products
Maximum Level = 25
liquid egg white for egg foams only
Footnote 38: Expressed as aluminium

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E 520 - Aluminium sulphate | E-Number Information