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  • E420 Sorbitol (also Emulsifiers, Sweeteners)

    (i) Sorbitol

    (ii) Sorbitol syrup

  • E965 Maltitol (also Sweeteners, Stabilisers)

    (i) Maltitol

    (ii) Maltitol syrup

  • E1200 Polydextrose (also a Stabiliser, Thickener, Carrier)

  • E1518 Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)

    Other names: triacetin, glyceryl triacetate, 1,2,3-propanetriyl triacetate, 1,2,3-propanetriol triacetate, triacetylglycerol
    Molecular formula: C9 H14 O6
    CAS No: 102-76-1
    Physical appearance: colourless liquid with a bitter taste
    Melting point: 3 C
    Boiling point: 258 C
    Other information: May act as a skin, eye or respiratory irritant.

  • E1520 Propylene glycol

    Other names: 1,2-propanediol; 1,2-dihydroxypropane; methylethylene glycol; propane-1,2-diol
    Molecular formula: CH3CHOHCH2OH
    CAS No: 57-55-6
    Physical appearance: colourless, odourless, viscous liquid
    Melting point: -59 C
    Boiling point: 188 C


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