Additives
Aluminium Ammonium Sulphate (E523): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Raising Agent / Acidity Regulator
Aluminium salt used as a raising agent and acidity regulator. Same concerns about cumulative aluminium intake as other aluminium additives. EFSA recommends minimising aluminium exposure.
- Category
- Raising Agent / Acidity Regulator
- Typically used in
- Baking powder, cocoa processing
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA with restrictions. EFSA aluminium concern.
- 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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