- acidity regulators
- anti-caking agents
- anti-foaming
- antioxidants
- bulking agents
- carriers
- colours
- emulsifiers
- emulsifying salts
- firming agent
- flavour enhancers
- flour treatment agents
- foaming agents
- gelling agents
- glazing agents
- humectants
- modified starches
- packaging gases
- preservatives
- propellants
- raising agents
- sequestrant
- solvents
- stabilisers
- sweetener
- thickeners
Firming agents are substances which make or keep tissues of fruit or vegetables firm or crisp, or interact with gelling agents to produce or strengthen a gel.
Code | Material | CEFF approved |
---|---|---|
E 263 | Calcium acetate | Yes |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | Yes |
E 520 | Aluminium sulphate | Yes |
E 526 | Calcium hydroxide | Yes |
E 529 | Calcium oxide | Yes |