E558 BENTONITE
Bentonite is a compound of natural origin derived from volcanic rock.
It has an anti-caking and emulsifying function; it is a supporting processing aid for dyes and can be used as a clarifying agent in the production of fruit juices.
Bentonite can be contained in different products: fruit juices, flavorings. The main uses are recognized in the cosmetic sector.
At the moment there are no known negative side effects of bentonite on human health, but its aluminum content has imposed severe limitations.
The use of clays in food supplements is not admissible due to the need to limit the exposure of consumers to food sources of aluminum.
The prohibition of use as food additives laid down by Regulation (EU) 380/2012 for some CLAYS (including bentonite) was dictated by the "need to limit the exposure of the population to the dietary intake of aluminum, a structural constituent of clays, on based on the opinion of the EFSA which, evaluating the possible risks for human health deriving from its presence in food, has fixed the tolerable weekly dose at 1 mg / kg of body weight.
ADI DOSE: not determined
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