Methacrylate copolymer

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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

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

  1. ↑ "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 .
  2. ↑ "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 .
  3. ↑ "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 .
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