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.