FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Strong alkaline compound used in food processing for peeling fruits, making pretzels and bagels (lye wash), curing olives, and cocoa processing (Dutch process).
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
pretzelsolivescocoacanned vegetablesbagels
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