Zein
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Zein is a other — Principal protein in corn used as edible coating
What it does
Principal protein in corn used as edible coating
Where you'll see it
food coatings, label varnishes, microencapsulation
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): used to coat food and in label varnishes and microencapsulation fibers