FDA Status
ApprovedFlour bleaching and dough conditioning agent. Approved in the US at up to 45 ppm but banned in the EU, Australia, and Singapore. Decomposes during baking into semicarbazide, which has raised safety questions.
Concerns
- •banned in EU and Australia
- •decomposes into semicarbazide during baking, a potential carcinogen
- •occupational asthma risk for workers handling the powder
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
bannedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
breadbagelstortillasbunspizza dough
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