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Benzoyl Peroxide

Dibenzoyl Peroxideprocessing aid

FDA Status

Approved

Strong oxidizing agent used to bleach flour, making it whiter and improving baking properties. Fully decomposes during processing and is not present in the finished product.

Concerns

CAERS Adverse Events

No adverse event reports found.

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International Status

European Union
banned
Canada
approved

Commonly Found In

bleached flourwhite breadbaked goods

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