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E497⚠️ Caution
Polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene polymers
Category
Thickeners, Stabilisers & Emulsifiers
Function
Not specified
EU: Not ApprovedUS: Not Approved
Notes
Polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene polymers. Not approved in EU or US.
Caution. Insufficient data to determine safety.
Official Sources
- EU Register — EU Register entry for E497(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- EFSA — EFSA OpenFood Tox database(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- FDA — FDA Substances Added to Food (search: E497)(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- Codex Alimentarius — Codex GSFA entry for E497(2026-07-01, tier 2)
Last checked: 2026-07-20