Firming Agent · CAS 977007-61-6
Alum (double Sulfate of Al and Nh4, K, or Na)
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Alum (double Sulfate of Al and Nh4, K, or Na) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Alum (double Sulfate of Al and Nh4, K, or Na) is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Alum (double Sulfate of Al and Nh4, K, or Na): no OFF product match; CAS 977007-61-6 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 977007-61-6 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Firming Agent | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Alum (double Sulfate of Al and Nh4, K, or Na)?
Alum (double Sulfate of Al and Nh4, K, or Na) (CAS 977007-61-6) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as firming agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Alum (double Sulfate of Al and Nh4, K, or Na)
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alum (double Sulfate of Al and Nh4, K, or Na) safe to consume?
Alum (double Sulfate of Al and Nh4, K, or Na) scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 977007-61-6, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Alum (double Sulfate of Al and Nh4, K, or Na) used for in food?
Alum (double Sulfate of Al and Nh4, K, or Na) (CAS 977007-61-6) is catalogued for firming agent (Firming Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.