Methacrylate copolymers are a group of polymeric compounds used as food additives. The

E number E numbers ("E" stands for "Europe") are codes for substances used as food additives, including those found naturally in many foods such as vitamin C, for use within the European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Commonly ...

s are E1205, E1206, and E1207, depending on whether the substance is basic, neutral, or anionic, respectively.

Uses

The basic form is used as a

glazing agent A glazing agent is a natural or synthetic substance that provides a waxy, homogeneous, coating to prevent water loss from a surface and provide other protection. Natural Natural glazing agents keep moisture inside plants and insects. Scientists ...

in solid

food supplement A dietary supplement is a manufactured product intended to supplement one's diet by taking a pill, capsule, tablet, powder, or liquid. A supplement can provide nutrients either extracted from food sources or that are synthetic in order ...

s and in solid foods for special medical purposes (FSMPs). The neutral form is used as a glazing agent in solid

s and solid FSMPs. The anionic form is used as a glazing agent in solid

s and solid FSMPs.

Sodium lauryl sulfate Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) or sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sometimes written sodium laurilsulfate, is an organic compound with the formula . It is an anionic surfactant used in many cleaning and hygiene products. This compound is the sodium salt ...

, a non-authorised ingredient, was found to be present in some samples.

References

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