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E402Safe

Potassium alginate

Thickener

E402, also known as Potassium alginate, is a food additive in the thickener category. Thickener from seaweed. Skaren rates it "safe". It is suitable for vegans.

Category
Thickener
Safety
Safe
Vegan
Yes

What is E402?

E402 (Potassium alginate) — Thickener from seaweed.

Is E402 (Potassium alginate) safe?

E402, also known as Potassium alginate, is a food additive in the thickener category. Thickener from seaweed. Skaren rates it "safe". It is suitable for vegans.

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