Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-6 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Esterified alginate resilient to low pH; universally applied to keep creamy head on draft beers and stabilize dressings.
Official Category: Emulsifier & Stabilizer (유화제·증점안정제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Standard beer foam stabilizer
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS beer foam stabilizer
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA established ADI of 55 mg/kg bw
Commonly Found Foods
Draft beers (head retention)acidic dressingsyogurt drinks
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Yeast foaming proteins
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