Description of various food additives found on ingredient labels.
Chlorophyll In Food Chlorophyll is a green pigment. It is commonly found in algae, plants and some types of bacteria. When added to food, it acts as a dye. It provides an olive/dark-green colour. It has an E number of …
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate is an antimicrobial food preservative. It prevents contamination and spoilage from a wide range of bacteria, yeasts and moulds. Other names for Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate include: Lauric arginate ethyl ester Lauramide ethyl ester LAE …
What is Indigotine? Indigotine is an organic compound commonly used as a reddish blue food dye. It can also be referred to using the names: Indigo Carmine FD&C Blue #2 CI Food Blue 1 CI (1975) No. 73015 Description The …
Is Potassium Benzoate Dangerous? What is Potassium Benzoate? Potassium Benzoate, is a preservative that is used to keep beverages fresh and safe. It protects against yeasts, moulds, and certain types of bacteria. It is commonly found in soft drinks, salted …
Cream of Tartar If you’ve ever done any baking, I’m sure you’ve heard of cream of tartar. Â But, what exactly is this stuff? Â Cream of tartar is a fine white powder that is a by product of the wine making …
