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Polyethylene Glycol(E1521)

Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Polyethylene Glycol is a humectant — Defoaming additive in beet sugar/yeast processing; resistance to moisture and oxidation

Also: PEG

What it does

Defoaming additive in beet sugar/yeast processing; resistance to moisture and oxidation

Where you'll see it

nonnutritive artificial sweeteners, beet sugar/yeast processing, coatings and binders in tablet foods

What the research says

Various molecular weights (400-2000). Used as solvents.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: ASP
  • EU: approved

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Defoaming additive in processed beet sugar and yeast. Improves resistance to moisture and oxidation