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E939Glazing agentLow concern

Helium

In plain words

The short version

An inert packaging and foaming gas used to displace oxygen or aerate products.

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

Safety profile

No ADI specified; chemically inert and not metabolized.

The detail

Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.