E 1505 Triethyl citrate

What is E 1505?

E 1505 is the E number of Triethyl citrate. Ester of citric acid used, for example, as a carrier for flavourings and in dried egg white.

What is E 1505 used for?

E 1505 belongs to the group "Other additives" and is used as carrier, foaming agent.

• Carrier: Carriers dissolve, dilute or disperse other additives, flavourings or nutrients without having a technical effect themselves.
• Foaming agent: Foaming agents make it possible to disperse a gas evenly in a food, forming foam.

Which foods may contain E 1505?

According to the European Commission's database, E 1505 may be used in 2 food categories and subcategories, each only in specific products and usually with maximum levels. The categories come from these areas:

• Eggs and egg products
• Food supplements

Is E 1505 vegan?

Usually yes: the substance is normally made from plant, mineral or synthetic raw materials or with microorganisms. In individual cases, only the manufacturer or a vegan label can give certainty.

Is E 1505 linked to genetic engineering?

Genetic engineering: May be obtained from plants for which genetically modified varieties exist, such as soya, maize, rapeseed or sugar beet. If the substance comes from a GM plant, this must be stated on the label in the EU (Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003).

Genetic engineering: May be produced with microorganisms that can be genetically modified. If a substance is only produced with the help of genetically modified microorganisms, EU law does not require it to be labelled.

In food labelled "ohne Gentechnik" and in organic food, such substances from or by genetically modified organisms are excluded in principle.

How does E 1505 appear on the label?

In the list of ingredients, the substance appears with its function, followed by the E number or the name, for example "Carrier: E 1505" or "Carrier: Triethyl citrate".