Flavoring Agent · CAS 12125-02-9
Ammonium Chloride Dough Strengthener
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, Ammonium Chloride Dough Strengthener 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
Ammonium Chloride Dough Strengthener 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
Ammonium Chloride Dough Strengthener: no OFF product match; CAS 12125-02-9 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 12125-02-9 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavoring 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 Ammonium Chloride Dough Strengthener?
Ammonium Chloride Dough Strengthener (CAS 12125-02-9) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant, leavening agent, processing aid.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Ammonium Chloride Dough Strengthener
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 Ammonium Chloride Dough Strengthener safe to consume?
Ammonium Chloride Dough Strengthener scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 12125-02-9, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Ammonium Chloride Dough Strengthener used for in food?
Ammonium Chloride Dough Strengthener (CAS 12125-02-9) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant, leavening agent, processing aid (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.