What is E174? Silver Explained
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E174 is Silver — a colour (mineral) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks.
What is E174 (Silver)?
E174 is Silver, a food additive classified as a colour that give food its colour. A colour (mineral) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks. You'll find it in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks, cake icing and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E174 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E174 found?
E174 (Silver) is found in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks, cake icing, jams and preserves, ready meals, desserts.
- sweets and confectionery
- soft drinks
- cake icing
- jams and preserves
- ready meals
- desserts
Is E174 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E174 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Silver to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Silver — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E174. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide.
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E174 FAQs
What is E174 in food?
E174 is Silver — a colour (mineral) used in sweets and confectionery, soft drinks.
Is E174 safe to eat?
EFSA has reviewed E174 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Silver to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is E174 vegan?
E174 (Silver) is vegan. It is derived from mineral, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E174 halal?
E174 (Silver) is halal. It is derived from mineral, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA