E174 - Silver

Dean Rouseberg Author: Dean Rouseberg Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
E174 - Silver

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Characteristics and use: The additive is approved for use in the food industry for coloring products to give them a good commercial appearance. As a supplement to various food products

Characteristics and use

The additive is approved for use in the food industry for coloring products to give them a good commercial appearance. As an additive to various food products (in the production of confectionery and desserts) the highest quality types are used. In most cases, silver enters the body with water, but this percentage is very small.

Silver is used to disinfect water, suppress various bacteria, which is important in the fight against pathogenic microorganisms. A large amount of the element is contained in the egg yolk. The colorant E 174 is rarely used in the food industry because of its high price.

Silver is a heavy metal and is extracted from clay deposits in the earth's crust. It is mainly used in industry for making various items and in jewelry. Scientific developments in medicine show that silver can be used in surgery. In this way, it enters the body and does not pose any health risks. The element does not cause rot, which helps for faster healing of incisions due to surgery.

The permissible amount of silver ions should not exceed 7 mcg.

Impact on humans

Frequent use of silver in food can cause serious problems in the human body. Its use in baby foods is prohibited. Constant intake of the element, even in small quantities, can cause "argyria". The large amount of it in humans leads to kidney disease and various changes in the functioning of the nervous system; often manifested by the appearance of chronic fatigue, severe headache, impaired mental abilities.

Colloidal silver preparations that are advertised as safe should not be taken because their effects on the body can be detrimental.

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