Additives
1,4-Heptonolactone (E370): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Sequestrant / Acidity Regulator
1,4-Heptonolactone is a sugar-acid lactone used as a sequestrant, acidity regulator and antioxidant synergist. By binding trace metals it helps prevent the metal-catalysed oxidation and discolouration of foods. It is not authorised as a food additive in the UK or EU and sees only niche use.
- Category
- Sequestrant / Acidity Regulator
- Typically used in
- Fats and dried food products as a sequestrant and antioxidant synergist (niche use outside the EU/UK).
- Regulatory status
- Not on the UK/EU approved additives list; Codex INS 370.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- UK Food Standards Agency (2024) — Approved additives and E numbers https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/approved-additives-and-e-numbers/approved-additives-and-e-numbers
Products
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