A synthetic binder and stabilizer used mainly in tablet-form products — it holds compressed ingredients together and prevents them from crumbling. Found in tabletop sweetener tablets and solid food supplements, not in everyday foods. Generally considered safe at the low levels used. The body does not absorb it — it passes through largely unchanged. EFSA has evaluated it and set no specific safety concerns at current permitted use levels.
This additive is authorised to be used in the following 3 food categories:
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