Propylene Glycol Alginate
E405
Hazard level: No known concerns
Thickener, stabiliser or emulsifier (E400–499)
What is Propylene Glycol Alginate?
Stabilizer/thickener derived from alginic acid, distinct from plain propylene glycol (E1520).
Is Propylene Glycol Alginate safe?
Propylene Glycol Alginate has no known health concerns in the amounts typically used in food.
Score impact:
No penalty on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)
Found in 1 of 10,204 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.
Regulatory sources: EFSA
Also known as
Propylene Glycol Alginate is also known as e405, alginat propilen glicol, propylene glycol alginate — these all refer to the same ingredient.
propylene glycol alginate
e405
alginat propilen glicol
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