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E 586Acidity Regulators & Anti-caking Agents

4-Hexylresorcinol

Characteristics

Additive Name4-Hexylresorcinol
E No.E 586
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

An antioxidant and colour-retention agent used specifically to prevent blackening in fresh shrimp, prawns, crabs, and other shellfish. This browning — called melanosis — is a natural enzymatic reaction that makes shellfish look unappetising even when perfectly safe to eat. It does not affect taste or safety, only appearance. Approved by EFSA for use on unprocessed shellfish at controlled levels. Generally considered safe at permitted doses, though it has very limited presence in the food supply.

Conditions of Use

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

9.1.2Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans
Maximum Level = 2 mg/kg
only fresh, frozen or deep-frozen crustaceans
Footnote 90: As a residue in the meat

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E 586 - 4-Hexylresorcinol | E-Number Information