silver
Basic Information
| Field | Content |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | silver |
| English name | silver |
| INS/E number | INS 174 |
| Functional class | Colour |
| Year adopted | To be added. |
| Approved by | European Union (EFSA) |
What is it?
Silver (INS 174) is a silver-white colour used as metal silver powder or flakes, exploiting its metallic lustre to decorate food surfaces such as coatings, chocolate and liqueurs.
Source
Industrial：冶炼、精炼、研磨制成食品级银粉/银薄片，控制纯度与粒度
Why is it used?
- Provides silver metallic lustre
- Silver sheen for sugar coatings and chocolate
- Surface decoration in liqueurs
- Enhances premium appearance
- Blended for pearlescent effects
Common Foods
- Sugar coatings and decoration
- Chocolate products
- Liqueurs
- Confectionery
- Bakery decoration
Safety
ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake)：Not applicable (evaluated, no limit set)
Concerns：
- 银在体内有微量蓄积可能
- 部分法域限制或禁用
- 应为不溶性、仅表面使用
Usage Standard
China：GB 2760（按具体管理，通常不在普通食品添加剂清单）
International：
- EU Regulation 1333/2008 Annex II (E 174) 限特定用途
- FDA 一般未作为常规食品色素批准
- Codex GSFA (INS 174)
- FSANZ Food Standards Code (Silver, 174)
In a nutshell
Silver is a silver metallic surface colour; as an insoluble particle it is relatively safe but accumulation should be noted.
Consumer Advice
Silver (silver leaf or powder, E174) is approved in the European Union only for the external decoration of confectionery, such as decorative cakes and sugar-coated sweets; it is not approved in China or the United States. Metallic silver is barely absorbed in the digestive tract, so its use within the permitted scope is considered safe.
Dietary Restrictions
- Vegan: ✅
- Halal: ✅
- Kosher: ✅
Allergens
✅ Free from common allergens
Disclaimer
The information provided here is for discussion and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice or an evaluation/rating of any product or ingredient. This information may not apply to you; before using or taking any action, you should contact the manufacturer, vendor, medical, dietary, fitness, or other professionals. If you use any information provided here, you do so at your own risk.