Sequestrant

Sequestrant: 4/5 average safety

According to the FDA SAFFA-derived category taxonomy PlainIngredients uses, Sequestrant ranks #15 of 24 by ingredient count (8 additives), with an average composite safety score of 4 out of 5 across the category.

  • #15 of 24 by ingredient count
  • Category average safety: 4/5

8 ingredients in this category.

4
Calcium Gluconate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Hexametaphosphate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Calcium Peroxide Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent
Low Risk · Approved
4
Glucono-Delta-Lactone
Low Risk · Approved
4
Isopropyl Citrate
Low Risk · Approved
4
Monoisopropyl Citrate Formulation Aid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Polyethylene (m W 2,000-21,000) Malting or Fermenting Aid
Low Risk · Approved
4
Potassium Gluconate
Low Risk · Approved

Source: FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) Inventory, EU Food Additive Regulations (EC) No 1333/2008

Other Categories

Acidity Regulator (8) Anti-caking Agent (4) Antioxidant (35) Color Additive (99) Color/Whitener (1) Emulsifier (282) Enzyme (43) Fat/Oil (1) Firming Agent (2) Flavor (1) Flavor Enhancer (358) Flavoring Agent (2583) Flour Treatment (1) Food Additive (611) Humectant (7) Leavening Agent (5) Nutrient Supplement (85) Preservative (55) Processing Aid (86) Solvent (22) Sweetener (52) Texturizer (4) Thickener (156)

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