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Glycerol ester of rosin
Glycerol ester of rosin
Glycerol ester of rosin
What is it:
Glycerol ester of rosin (E 445), also known as ester gum, is a food additive commonly used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent in various food and beverage products. It is derived from rosin, a natural resin obtained from pine trees, and is esterified with glycerol. It is commonly incorporated into food products such as soft drinks, chewing gum, and confectionery items to enhance their texture, stability, and consistency. Its inclusion as a food additive helps prevent ingredient separation and extend product shelf life.
Rating:
The evaluations of glycerol esters of wood rosins as a food additive performed by the EFSA determined that there was not enough data available to determine its safety. However, glycerol esters of wood rosins have been approved for use by the FDA in the 1960s. There is no data showing any harmful effects of glycerol esters of wood rosins.
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How we rate ingredients
Health is like a bank account, certain ingredients make a deposit into your health bank, meaning they add to
your health. Certain ingredients withdraw from your health bank. We want health promoting ingredients in our diet. To keep things simple, we rate ingredients on a green, yellow, red scale:
Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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