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1500
-1520
Sequestrants & Solvents Food
Additives with a "•"
in front of its name shows that it is definitely or possibly Animal Derived.
1505 Triethyl
citrate, foam stabiliser
1510 Ethanol,
fermented from sugar or other carbohydrates. Used as an additive carrier
so frequently unlabelled except in alcoholic beverages. Causes reactions
related to alcohol consumption in overdose. 48
•1518
Tiacetin, humectant and solvent derived from glycerol, used to coat
fresh fruit in the US.
1520 Propylene
glycol, humectant, wetting agent, dispersing agent. Petroleum based.
Its glycerin like taste has made it popular for children's medications
and other elixirs, and it is used in many topical creams and ointments.
It is also used in cosmetics, hair products and deodorants. Propylene
Glycol has been linked with fatal heart attacks (when given intravenously),
central nervous system depression, and cosmetic or pharmacuetical contact
dermatitis. 3, 47, 48
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