Comparing E101 - Riboflavin vs E285 - Sodium tetraborate (borax)
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What does riboflavin do?
In the body, riboflavin (vitamin B2) helps enzymes produce energy (as FMN and FAD) and supports normal skin and vision. In foods, E101 is used as a yellow color and to fortify products with B2.
What does vitamin b2 do?
Vitamin B2 serves as the coenzymes FMN and FAD in energy metabolism and redox reactions. As E101 in foods, it also functions as a yellow colorant and nutrient fortifier.
What is vitamin b2 good for?
It supports energy release from food and helps maintain healthy skin, mouth, and vision. In foods, E101 is used to add yellow color and to enrich products with vitamin B2.
What is riboflavin good for?
Riboflavin is good for energy production and cellular respiration, helping keep skin and vision healthy. As an additive (E101), it provides yellow color and enables vitamin B2 fortification.
What foods have riboflavin?
Dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese), eggs, meats (especially liver), fish, green vegetables (e.g., spinach, broccoli), mushrooms, almonds, and fortified breads and cereals.
How to make slime without borax?
Mix 2 parts cornstarch with 1 part water (add a drop of food coloring) to make a simple borax-free “oobleck”; adjust ratios to change firmness. Other borate-free options include gelatin- or psyllium-fiber-based slimes.
Is borax toxic?
Yes—borax (sodium tetraborate) can irritate skin/eyes and is harmful if swallowed; chronic high exposure to boron compounds is linked to reproductive toxicity. It’s not permitted as a food additive in the EU or US, so keep it away from food and children.
What is borax used for?
It’s used in detergents/cleaners, laboratory buffers, flame retardants, metal fluxes, and as an insecticide; in food it was historically used as a preservative/firming agent but this use is largely banned.
Does borax kill ants?
Yes—when mixed into a sugar or protein bait, small amounts of borax are carried back to the colony and kill ants over time; place baits carefully and keep them away from children and pets.
How to make slime with borax?
Dissolve 1 teaspoon borax in 1 cup warm water; in another bowl mix 4 oz white glue with 1/2 cup water and coloring, then slowly add the borax solution while stirring until it gels and knead. Do not ingest, avoid contact with eyes, and wash hands after use (gloves if sensitive).