Additives
Stannous Chloride (Tin(II) Chloride) (E512): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Limited risk
Antioxidant / Colour Retention
Tin compound used as an antioxidant in canned white asparagus to prevent discolouration. Restricted to very limited use in the EU. High intake of tin compounds can cause nausea and gastrointestinal distress, but food-level exposure is minimal.
- Category
- Antioxidant / Colour Retention
- Typically used in
- Canned white asparagus (restricted use in EU)
- Regulatory status
- Restricted use in EU. Gastrointestinal concerns at high doses.
- Concerns flagged
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Digestive upset
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2013) — Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of stannous chloride -E 512- as a food additive https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2013.3109
Products
Products containing Stannous Chloride (Tin(II) Chloride)
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