Solvent · CAS 9001-23-4
Aspergillus Niger for Fermentation Production of Citric Acid
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, Aspergillus Niger for Fermentation Production of Citric Acid 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
Aspergillus Niger for Fermentation Production of Citric Acid 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
Aspergillus Niger for Fermentation Production of Citric Acid: no OFF product match; CAS 9001-23-4 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 9001-23-4 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Solvent | 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 Aspergillus Niger for Fermentation Production of Citric Acid?
Aspergillus Niger for Fermentation Production of Citric Acid (CAS 9001-23-4) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as solvent or vehicle.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Aspergillus Niger for Fermentation Production of Citric Acid
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 Aspergillus Niger for Fermentation Production of Citric Acid safe to consume?
Aspergillus Niger for Fermentation Production of Citric Acid scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 9001-23-4, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Aspergillus Niger for Fermentation Production of Citric Acid used for in food?
Aspergillus Niger for Fermentation Production of Citric Acid (CAS 9001-23-4) is catalogued for solvent or vehicle (Solvent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.