Aluminium
Also known as: Aluminum Powder
Colorants
Safety rating
Use Sparingly
Eat Away!Generally SafeUse SparinglyAvoid
Purpose and Function
Aluminium is a metallic food additive used sparingly as a decorative silver-colored pigment on cake decorations, dragees, chocolates, and other gourmet products requiring a metallic finish.
Commonly found in
- —Cake decorations and dragees
- —Decorative chocolate coatings
Key functions
- —Provides a decorative metallic silver appearance
Potential Risks and Side Effects
- 01Large cumulative aluminium intake over time may contribute to neurotoxicity and bone disorders
- 02Ongoing (unproven) debate about a possible role in neurological conditions like Alzheimer's disease
- 03Intended for surface decoration only, in very small quantities; the FDA does not approve it as a direct food additive though it allows decorative use