Comparing E407 - Carrageenan vs E343I - Monomagnesium phosphate
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Is carrageenan bad for you?
For most people, food‑grade carrageenan (E407) is considered safe at typical food levels by regulators like EFSA and the FDA; a small number may experience digestive discomfort. Concerns often stem from studies using degraded carrageenan (poligeenan), which is not used in foods.
Carrageenan what is it?
Carrageenan (E407) is a family of sulfated polysaccharides extracted from red seaweeds, used as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent in foods.
Does carrageenan cause cancer?
There is no convincing evidence that food‑grade carrageenan causes cancer; studies suggesting risks typically used degraded carrageenan (poligeenan), which is not permitted in foods. Authorities such as EFSA and JECFA consider E407 safe at current use levels.
What is carrageenan used for?
It thickens and stabilizes foods, helping suspend particles and improve texture in products like chocolate milk, dairy and plant‑based milks, ice cream, yogurt, desserts, and processed meats.
Is carrageenan bad for dogs?
Food‑grade carrageenan is permitted in pet foods as a stabilizer and is generally regarded as safe at typical levels, though some dogs with sensitive digestion may not tolerate it well. If your dog shows GI upset, choose carrageenan‑free products and consult your veterinarian.
What is the formula for magnesium phosphate?
For the food additive E343(i) monomagnesium phosphate, the formula is Mg(H2PO4)2 (often found as hydrates); the fully basic “magnesium phosphate” is Mg3(PO4)2.
What does monobasic mean?
Monobasic means only one acidic hydrogen per acid unit is replaced by a metal; in phosphates it refers to dihydrogen phosphate salts (H2PO4−), such as Mg(H2PO4)2.
What is magnesium ascorbyl phosphate?
It’s a stabilized vitamin C (ascorbic acid) derivative used mainly in cosmetics and skincare; it is different from the food additive magnesium phosphates (E343).
What is the molar mass of magnesium phosphate?
Anhydrous monomagnesium phosphate, Mg(H2PO4)2, is about 218.28 g/mol; the tribasic magnesium phosphate Mg3(PO4)2 is about 262.86 g/mol (hydrate forms will differ).
Why boric acid is monobasic acid?
In water, boric acid B(OH)3 acts as a Lewis acid that accepts one OH− to form B(OH)4−, effectively releasing only one proton equivalent, so it is monobasic.