FDA Status
ApprovedStrong 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
- •banned in EU for food use
- •fully decomposes during processing
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
bleached flourwhite breadbaked goods
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