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Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Laurate
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Laurate
Low concern
EFSA evaluated and established an ADI (4 mg/kg bw/day in 2007, later revised). FDA permits as a GRAS antimicrobial in specific food categories.
Found in
38 products
What it is
Ethyl lauroyl arginate (LAE / E243); a cationic antimicrobial agent.
Antimicrobial preservative active against bacteria, yeasts, and molds.
Why it's flagged
- limit on use levels per regulation
What regulators actually say
"GRAS Notice 164 - ethyl lauroyl arginate (LAE) - FDA had no questions."
"EFSA Opinion on the safety of Mirenat-N (Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate) as a food additive - established ADI of 0.5 mg/kg bw/day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS for specified uses (GRN 164, 366)
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E243 with ADI
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