Methacrylate copolymer
Methacrylate copolymers are a group of polymeric compounds used as food additives. The E numbers are E1205, E1206, and E1207, depending on whether the substance is basic, neutral, or anionic, respectively.
Uses
[edit]The basic form is used as a glazing agent in solid food supplements and in solid foods for special medical purposes (FSMPs).[1]
The neutral form is used as a glazing agent in solid food supplements and solid FSMPs.[2]
The anionic form is used as a glazing agent in solid food supplements and solid FSMPs. Sodium lauryl sulfate, a non-authorised ingredient, was found to be present in some samples.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Scientific Opinion on the use of Basic Methacrylate Copolymer as a food additive". EFSA Journal. 8 (2): 1513. 2010. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1513.
- ^ "Scientific Opinion on the safety of neutral methacrylate copolymer for the proposed uses as a food additive". EFSA Journal. 8 (7): 1655. 2010. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1655.
- ^ "Scientific Opinion on the safety of anionic methacrylate copolymer for the proposed uses as a food additive". EFSA Journal. 8 (7): 1656. 2010. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2010.1656.