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E 948Glazing Agents, Gases & Sweeteners

Oxygen

Characteristics

Additive NameOxygen
E No.E 948
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A naturally occurring gas used in food packaging to keep products fresh, particularly for modified atmosphere packaging of fresh produce and seafood. It's literally the air we breathe — no toxicity concerns whatsoever. Approved for use in minimal food categories, it serves a purely technical function.

Conditions of Use

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

Quantum satis (no max)
may be used in foods for infants and young children and foods mentioned in Part E, point 01.10, of Annex II

Source

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E 948 - Oxygen | E-Number Information