FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Strong alkaline compound used as an acidity regulator and processing aid. Used in cocoa processing, caramel coloring production, and as a pH adjuster.
Concerns
- •caustic in concentrated form but fully neutralized or removed in finished products
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
cocoa productssoft drinksinfant formulaprocessed foodsconfectionery
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