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E174 is a natural metal food additive approved by the
European Union (EU).
It is used as a colouring agent in food and drink
products.
The common name for E174 is Silver.
E174 is silver/grey colouring for food products. This
metal is also used in photography, batteries, and for the more obvious
uses in jewellery and silverware. E174 can be derived
from crushed silver bearing ore.
Frequent and prolonged exposure to the dust form of silver may cause
argyria (permanent staining of the eyes and skin, especially the nose
and throat),
as well
as causing eye damage. Use of silver as a food colouring is banned in
Australia.
Examples of food/drink products that may include E174:
Cake decorations and confectionary.
Note(1) that the list of Food
Additives (E Numbers) included in this section and listed on the left
is subject to change as chemicals are added and/or removed by the EU
Regulatory Authorities. IvyRose cannot guarantee that this list complete.
Note(2) These numbers are also used in Australia and
New Zealand but without the E.
Government
approvals and other regulatory details are subject to change.
This entry was added in good faith on 31 July 2008. For current
details check with relevant authorities.
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