E586: 4-Hexylresorcinol

What it does

Stops shrimp and other shellfish going black.

What it is made from

Synthetic.

Allergies and diets

• Shellfish? Can be made from shellfish.
• Not vegetarian? Can come from meat, fish or slaughter by-products (not vegetarian).
• Not vegan? Can come from animals, milk, egg or honey (not vegan).

Used on crustaceans, so its presence suggests shellfish.

General information, not medical advice. Sources differ between manufacturers: check the label or ask the maker.

Antioxidants

• E300 Ascorbic acid
• E301 Sodium ascorbate
• E302 Calcium ascorbate
• E304 Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
• E306 Tocopherol-rich extract
• E307 Alpha-tocopherol
• E308 Gamma-tocopherol
• E309 Delta-tocopherol
• E310 Propyl gallate
• E311 Octyl gallate
• E312 Dodecyl gallate
• E314 Guaiac resin

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