E405 — Propane-1,2-diol Alginate

Used as: Thickener

Why is it used?

Propane-1,2-diol Alginate is used in food as thickener.

EU status

Authorised as a food additive in the EU (Regulation 1333/2008).

How it appears on a label

• “E405”
• “Propane-1,2-diol Alginate”
• “propylene glycol alginate”

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