E1000 · Emulsifiers
Cholic acid
Safe, but derived directly from animal organs.
- Category
- Emulsifiers
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- No
What it is
Cholic acid is a bile acid, used as an emulsifier in dried egg white.
How it is used in food
Helps dried egg white whip back up to volume.
Commonly found in- Dried egg white
Health and safety
None known at the levels used — your own liver makes cholic acid continuously and secretes far more of it than any food would supply.
A normal constituent of human bile; the additive use is narrow and the quantities are small.
Regulatory status
| Region | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia & New Zealand FSANZ |
Permitted | Permitted under the FSANZ Food Standards Code. |
| European Union EFSA / European Commission |
Not approved | Not on the EU authorised list of food additives (Annex II). |
| United States FDA (Food and Drug Administration) |
Permitted | Authorised for food use by the FDA (often GRAS for standard additives). |
Identification on labels
- E-number
- E1000
Worth knowing
It comes from animal bile, so it is neither vegetarian nor vegan however benign it is chemically.
Conclusion
Safe, but derived directly from animal organs.
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