01 / 04What it is
E1520 in plain English
Propylene glycol is a synthetic humectant and flavour carrier. It is permitted with an intake limit; the US allows broader use than the EU.
Solvent and humectant; intake limited.
02 / 04Why it's used
It's a humectant.
To hold on to moisture, keeping baked goods and confectionery soft and pliable on the shelf.
humectant
03 / 04Health concerns
Mild controversy, nothing pressing.
Mild controversy; generally fine at typical dietary exposure.
04 / 04Regulatory status
How the world's regulators rule
- Australia · FSANZ
- Permitted
- Banned jurisdictions
- None recorded
- Filtr risk tier
- Low risk
- Filtr score penalty
- −1 points
- Category
- Humectant
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