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Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate(E523)

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate is a other — Purifying drinking water; baking powders; buffer; neutralizing in milling/cereal industries

What it does

Purifying drinking water; baking powders; buffer; neutralizing in milling/cereal industries

Where you'll see it

Drinking water, baking powders, cereal industries, vegetable glue, artificial gems

What the research says

Ingestion of large amounts may cause burning in mouth and pharynx, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Benefits

Astringent and styptic (stops bleeding)

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: Continue GRAS status with good manufacturing practices

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Ingestion of large amounts may cause burning in mouth and pharynx, vomiting, and diarrhea