Scrannr
Additives

Propane-1,2-diol Alginate (E405): What It Is and Is It Safe?

Safe Thickener / Emulsifier · Thickener

Ester of alginic acid with propylene glycol. More stable in acidic conditions than other alginates. Used as a thickener and emulsifier. Generally considered safe.

Category
Thickener / Emulsifier — Thickener
Typically used in
Salad dressings, beer foam, ice cream
Regulatory status
Approved EU/USA/UK
Also listed as
Propylene Glycol Alginate

Scrannr flags Propane-1,2-diol Alginate automatically when you scan a barcode.

Products

Products containing Propane-1,2-diol Alginate

We're building product pages that show real UK products containing Propane-1,2-diol Alginate, using Open Food Facts data. They'll appear here soon — in the meantime, scan any barcode with the Scrannr app to check for it instantly.

Let Scrannr read the label.

Scan a barcode and get the additives flagged in plain English, plus a clear health score. Free to download.