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Triethyl Citrate

Also known as: E1505, triethyl 2-hydroxypropane-1‚2‚3-tricarboxylate

Low concern

Triethyl citrate is approved as a food additive in both the US and EU. EFSA reviewed it and concluded no safety concern at current uses.

Found in

386 products

E-number

E1505

Type

carrier, emulsifier, sequestrant, stabiliser

What it is

Triethyl citrate (E1505), the triethyl ester of citric acid.

Used as a foam stabilizer for whipped egg whites, a carrier for flavors, and as a plasticizer.

What regulators actually say

"Triethyl citrate is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."

FDA 21 CFR 184.1911 — ecfr.gov

"The Panel concluded that there is no safety concern for the use of triethyl citrate (E1505) at the reported uses and use levels."

EFSA re-evaluation of triethyl citrate — efsa.europa.eu

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS; listed in 21 CFR 184.1911

European Union — EFSA

Approved as E1505; ADI 'not specified'

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