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E516AcidulantLow concern
Calcium Sulfate
In plain words
The short version
Food-grade gypsum — a firming agent and the classic coagulant that sets soy milk into tofu.
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
No ADI specified. Poorly soluble and largely unabsorbed; a useful calcium source.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.