Alternate Names:
- mica
- muscovite
- potassium aluminosilicate
Info from food-info.net:
Description:
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Origin:
- Produced from several natural minerals.
Side effects:
Dietary restrictions:
- None. E555 can be used by all religious groups, vegetarians and vegans.
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Info from proe.info:
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Status:
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Description:
Dietary restrictions:
Acceptable daily intake:
- is not limited or specified (JECFA, 2013; Provisional Tolerable Weekly Intake (PTWI) 2 mg/kg - for aluminium)
Status:
- removed from list per Commission Regulation (EU) No 380/2012 of 3 May 2012
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