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E1505Glazing agentLow concern
Triethyl Citrate
In plain words
The short version
An ester of citric acid and ethanol — foam stabilizer for egg-white whipping and a film-forming carrier.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI of 0–20 mg/kg body weight. Hydrolyzed in digestion to citric acid and ethanol — both normal dietary components.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.