| Essence |
Aluminum, Aluminium, or E173 is a natural element found in nature and used in food for the silver-like and grey coloring. |
| Names |
CI 77000, E173, Aluminium, Al, Aluminum, 173, CI Pigment Metal, and others. |
| Sourcing |
Aluminum Oxide found in natural sources is typically used. |
| Manufacturing |
The creation of this dye typically involves two steps. First, in a caustic soda-high temperature process, Aluminium Oxide is refined from bauxite or cryolite ore. Second, the outcome of that undergoes an electrolytic smelting process with the intention to turn the alumina (Aluminum Oxide Trihydrate) into oxygen and metallic Aluminium. |
| Application |
Coloring (silver to grey, water-insoluble). |
| Acceptable Daily Intake |
Instead of daily intake, it is recommended to not overstep 1 milligram of the dye for every kilogram of body weight per week. However, that is absolutely void of reality. We shouldn’t be consuming this substance at all. |
| Side Effects |
Despite this being a natural thing, there are profound negatives associated with consuming it. It can cause neurotoxicity, breast cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, osteoporosis, kidney damage, fibrosis, dementia, brain damage and diminishing of cognitive function (like impaired memory and concentration), loss of bone mass and increased risk of fractures, stomach disorders, skin rashes, weakness, and more. It can also cause profound damage to calcium and phosphorus metabolism, as well as create diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Also, just in general, it’s a metal hard for our bodies to remove. |
| Benefits |
There are no benefits associated with the consumption of this metal. |
| Studies |
76,450+ studies on Pubmed. 2,460+ studies on safety. |
| Allergens |
None. |
| Diet Restrictions |
None. |
Health Knight Assessment
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Seriously Harmful. | Category 5 Additive. |
| Products |
It can be used in processed foods like cupcakes, cake mixes, food decorations, biscuits, syrups, muffins, pastries, donuts, cookies, tortillas, popcorn, lasagnas, crescent rolls, soft drinks, sweets, candy, infant formulas, cereal products, and others. |
