Natamycin E235, also known as pimaricin and sometimes sold as Natacyn, is a naturally occurring antifungal agent produced during fermentation by the bacterium Streptomyces natalensis, commonly found in soil. Natamycin has been used for decades in the food industry as a hurdle to fungal outgrowth in dairy products and other
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Succinic acid E363 is a dicarboxylic acid with the chemical formula (CH2)2(CO2H)2. Though Succinic acid E363 is considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Succinic Acid E363?
As a food additive and dietary supplement, succinic acid is generally recognized as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Succinic
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Sodium Lactate E325 is used in the pharmaceutical and food industries such as processing fowl, sea products, noodles and farm produce. Also, it is used in flavoring, improving the flavor of roast food amongst other foods, and as an antiseptic for meat. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it
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Lactic acid E270 is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH(OH)COOH. In its solid state, it is white and water-soluble. It can be used as acidulant, flavoring agent and pH regulator. Though Lactic acid E270 is considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Lactic Acid E270?
Lactic
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L-Malic acid E296 is often used in the food processing and concoction of beverage, liqueur, fruit juice, candy, jams, etc. It can inhibit bacteria growth and remove tartrate during wine brewing. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is L-Malic Acid E296?
L-Malic Acid E296 is a
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Fumaric Acid E297 is often used as an acidulant and acidity regulator in beverages, pudding mixes, etc. Though Fumaric Acid E297 is considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Fumaric Acid E297?
Fumaric Acid E297 is a white, odorless crystalline powder or granules. It is soluble in
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DL-Malic Acid E296 is a white crystal or crystalline powder used as an acidulant in milk or carbonated drinks, frozen foods, and processed foods. DL-Malic Acid E296 is also used as a color-keeper and antiseptic of juice, and as an emulsion stabilizer of egg yolks. Though it’s considered safe, some are
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Calcium lactate E327 is used in medicine, mainly to treat calcium deficiencies; and as a food additive with E number is E327. Some cheese crystals consist of calcium lactate. Though Calcium lactate E327 is considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Calcium Lactate E327?
Calcium Lactate
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Wheat gluten is a meat-like, vegetarian food product. It is made from the gluten, or protein portion, of wheat, and is used as a meat substitute. This product is often used to imitate the flavor and texture of duck, poultry, pork, beef, and seafood. Though it’s considered safe, some are
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Soy Lecithin Powder E322 is a natural emulsifier obtained from the soy lecithin in liquid form. The product is a mixture of phospholipids. This product is often used in chocolate, cheese, margarine, and salad dressing. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Soy
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Sodium Caseinate is made from the Yak milk with the appearance of cream white. This product is used as a food additive where it adds nutrition, flavor and specific consistencies. Sodium Caseinate is widely used in meat products, coffee whitener, processed cereals, baked goods and processed cheeses. Though it’s considered
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Pea Protein can be used in dairy alternatives such as cheeses and yogurt. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Pea Protein?
Pea protein is a pale yellow or milky colored powder. The protein is extracted from the yellow pea, Pisum sativum, and has
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Pea fiber is suggested to have significant cardiovascular benefit, primarily via cholesterol reducing mechanisms. It has also been shown to dissolve blood-clots and promote satiety, thereby aiding in weight-loss. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Pea fiber?
Pea fiber is a fine powdered
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Casein is the name for a family of related phosphoproteins (αS1, αS2, β, κ). These proteins are commonly found in mammalian milk, making up 80% of the proteins in cow's milk and between 20% and 45% of the proteins in human milk. Casein has a wide variety of uses, from being
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Pea proteinconcentrate offers non-GMO solutions with a high-quality amino acid profile. The blending, water absorption and emulsification properties of pea protein concentrate make it an excellent solution for any plant-based protein-based pet food formulations. Though it’s considered safe, some are convinced it has potentially dangerous health effects.
What Is Concentrated Pea
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