01 / 04What it is
E401 in plain English
Seaweed extract used to thicken and gel.
02 / 04Why it's used
It carries the texture.
To give body and mouthfeel without adding fat or solids — a single percent can transform the texture of a drink, dressing or sauce.
thickener
03 / 04Health concerns
No meaningful safety concern.
Recognised safe by EFSA, FDA and FSANZ at typical exposure.
04 / 04Regulatory status
How the world's regulators rule
- Australia · FSANZ
- Permitted
- Banned jurisdictions
- None recorded
- Filtr risk tier
- Safe
- Filtr score penalty
- −0 points
- Category
- Thickener
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