Origin:
Natural metal.
Function & characteristics:
Silver grey colour. Only used for surface coating.
Products:
Widely used
Acceptable Daily Intake:
none detrmined
Side effects :
No side effects known when used as additive. Daily intake of aluminium from other natural food sources is larger than intake as additive. High concentrations of aluminium cause several side effects in humans.
Dietary restrictions :
None, E173 can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians.
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