Additives
Aluminium (E173): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Limited risk
Colour · Mineral pigment
Metallic aluminium used as a surface colourant on confectionery decorations only. Restricted to external surface use. High systemic aluminium exposure has been linked to neurological concerns though food-level exposure from this use is minimal.
- Category
- Colour — Mineral pigment
- Typically used in
- Silver-coloured cake and confectionery decorations
- Regulatory status
- Restricted to surface use in EU. Caution for neurological concerns at high intake.
- Concerns flagged
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Accumulates in the bodyNeurotoxicity concern
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2008) — Safety of aluminium from dietary intake https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2008.754
Products
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