Triacetin Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Triacetin, CAS number 102-76-1,E number E1518, is a triester of glycerol used as food emulsifier. Triacetin accepted as safe food emulsifier in many food products. Triacetin manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as Clear transparent oily liquid.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported for this food emulsifier.

Suggested Dosage

Ingestion of Triacetin in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Triacetin: ADI 0-50 mg/kg bw
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Triacetin could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Triacetin in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Triacetin for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

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