01 / 04What it is
E425 in plain English
Konjac is a fibre that forms a firm gel. It is safe in normal foods, but its use in jelly mini-cups is banned in several countries because the firm gel poses a choking hazard.
Gel-forming fibre; choking risk banned it from jelly mini-cups.
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
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
- Thickener
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