Thickener · CAS 62-54-4
Calcium Acetate Color or Coloring Adjunct, Firming Agent
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, Calcium Acetate Color or Coloring Adjunct, Firming Agent 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
Calcium Acetate Color or Coloring Adjunct, Firming Agent 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
Calcium Acetate Color or Coloring Adjunct, Firming Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 62-54-4 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 62-54-4 | 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 Calcium Acetate Color or Coloring Adjunct, Firming Agent?
Calcium Acetate Color or Coloring Adjunct, Firming Agent (CAS 62-54-4) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant, ph control agent, processing aid, sequestrant, stabilizer or thickener,.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Calcium Acetate Color or Coloring Adjunct, Firming Agent
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 Calcium Acetate Color or Coloring Adjunct, Firming Agent safe to consume?
Calcium Acetate Color or Coloring Adjunct, Firming Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 62-54-4, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Calcium Acetate Color or Coloring Adjunct, Firming Agent used for in food?
Calcium Acetate Color or Coloring Adjunct, Firming Agent (CAS 62-54-4) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant, ph control agent, processing aid, sequestrant, stabilizer or thickener, texturizer (Thickener); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.