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Stannous Chloride(E512)

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Stannous Chloride is a antioxidant — Antioxidant and reducing additive

Also: Tin Dichloride

What it does

Antioxidant and reducing additive

Where you'll see it

canned asparagus, canned soda, other foods

What the research says

On FDA list for further study of mutagenic, teratogenic, subacute, reproductive effects

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • EU: approved
  • Notes: ASP; on FDA list for further study

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): on the FDA list for further study of mutagenic, teratogenic, subacute, and reproductive effects since 1980