Propane-1, 2-diol alginate (E405)
- Food Fine
What is Propane-1, 2-diol alginate (E405)?
Propylene glycol alginate (E405) is a seaweed-based thickener that keeps beer foam stable and salad dressings smooth. Normal amounts stay below the safe daily limit. It's fine; only very high doses upset the stomach.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Propane-1, 2-diol alginate?
Yasno’s verdict on Propane-1, 2-diol alginate: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Propane-1, 2-diol alginate allowed in the EU?
EU status of Propane-1, 2-diol alginate: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
What else is it called?
- Propylene glycol alginate
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3132, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2024
- 2018 re-evaluation of propane-1,2-diol alginate (E 405) as a food additive, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2018
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