01 / 04What it is
E512 in plain English
Tin salt used as an antioxidant in canned asparagus.
02 / 04Why it's used
It fights rancidity.
To stop fats and oils from going rancid by mopping up oxygen radicals, protecting flavour and shelf life.
antioxidant
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
- Antioxidant
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