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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

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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