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Food additives data book - wordpres

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TECHNOLOGY OF USE IN FOODS: pH optimum is 3–8. Parabens are often used as blends, e.g. methyl and propyl at a ratio of 2–3 to 1.<br />

Dissolve initially in water, ethanol, propylene glycol or the food itself. Hot water is recommended.<br />

Parabens can also be dry-blended with other dry ingredients<br />

LEGISLATION: USA: UK and EUROPE: CANADA:<br />

Not permitted Permitted in selected foods Permitted in selected foods<br />

REFERENCES: Davidson, P. M., and Branen, A. L. (1993) Antimicrobials in <strong>Food</strong>s, Second Edition. Marcel Dekker,<br />

New York.<br />

Ash, M., and Ash, I. (1995) <strong>Food</strong> Additives. Gower Publishing Co., Brookfield, VT.<br />

Ethyl-4-hydroxybenzoate 761

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