E 517 Ammonium sulphate

What is E 517?

E 517 is the E number of Ammonium sulphate. Mineral salt used as a flour treatment agent and carrier.

What is E 517 used for?

E 517 belongs to the group "Other additives" and is used as flour treatment agent, stabiliser, carrier.

• Flour treatment agent: Flour treatment agents improve the baking quality of flour or dough.
• Stabiliser: Stabilisers maintain the physical state of a food, such as an even mixture or colour.
• Carrier: Carriers dissolve, dilute or disperse other additives, flavourings or nutrients without having a technical effect themselves.

Which foods may contain E 517?

The EU database lists no food categories under Annex II for this substance. It may, for example, only be used in additives, flavourings, enzymes or nutrients (Annex III) or under other rules such as wine law.

Is E 517 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 517 linked to genetic engineering?

No typical link to genetic engineering is known for this substance: it is not usually obtained from plants for which GM varieties exist, nor produced by fermentation.

How does E 517 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 "Flour treatment agent: E 517" or "Flour treatment agent: Ammonium sulphate".