Thickener · CAS 1302-78-9
Bentonite Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent, Processing Aid
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, Bentonite Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent, Processing Aid 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
Bentonite Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent, Processing Aid 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
Bentonite Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent, Processing Aid: no OFF product match; CAS 1302-78-9 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1302-78-9 | 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 Bentonite Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent, Processing Aid?
Bentonite Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent, Processing Aid (CAS 1302-78-9) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as stabilizer or thickener.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Bentonite Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent, Processing Aid
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 Bentonite Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent, Processing Aid safe to consume?
Bentonite Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent, Processing Aid scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 1302-78-9, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Bentonite Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent, Processing Aid used for in food?
Bentonite Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent, Processing Aid (CAS 1302-78-9) is catalogued for stabilizer or thickener (Thickener); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.