Role of an agent of texture:

It is supposed to modify the texture of food. The agent of texture can thus make a food firmer or more tighten or even give him the consistency of a foam.

It can be used of emulsifier, stabilizing, thickener, of gelling, etc…

 

Agents of texture being able to present a danger:

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Carrageenans

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Code: E407

They are found: in food processed except butter, oil, yoghourts, the coffee, sugar. Is meat meat and substitutes

DJA: 75 mg/kg

Danger: can cause ulcers, supports the appearance of tumours of the colonist, causes a fall of immunizing defenses.

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Gums

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Code: of E412 with 418

They are found: in food processed except butter, oil, yoghourts, the coffee, sugar. Is meat meat and substitutes

DJA: not specified

Danger: can cause allergies.