Thickener · CAS 50-81-7
Ascorbic Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, 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, Ascorbic Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, 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
Ascorbic Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, 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
Ascorbic Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener: no OFF product match; CAS 50-81-7 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 50-81-7 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Thickener | 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 Ascorbic Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener?
Ascorbic Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener (CAS 50-81-7) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, nutrient supplement, ph control agent, sequestrant, st.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Ascorbic Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, 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 Ascorbic Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener safe to consume?
Ascorbic Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 50-81-7, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Ascorbic Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener used for in food?
Ascorbic Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener (CAS 50-81-7) is catalogued for flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, nutrient supplement, ph control agent, sequestrant, stabilizer or thickener (Thickener); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.