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E 944Glazing Agents, Gases & Sweeteners

Propane

Characteristics

Additive NamePropane
E No.E 944
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A propellant gas used in aerosol food sprays, like cooking oil sprays. It helps dispense the oil as a fine mist without affecting taste or nutrition. The same gas is used in lighters and camping stoves, but food-grade propane is highly purified. Exposure from cooking sprays is considered negligible — the amounts that could enter food are extremely small.

Conditions of Use

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

2.3Vegetable oil pan spray
Quantum satis (no max)
only vegetable oil pan spray (for professional use only) and water-based emulsion spray

Source

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E 944 - Propane | E-Number Information