Thickener · CAS 54724-00-4
Curdlan Formulation Aid, 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, Curdlan Formulation Aid, 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
Curdlan Formulation Aid, 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
Curdlan Formulation Aid, Processing Aid: no OFF product match; CAS 54724-00-4 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 54724-00-4 | 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 Curdlan Formulation Aid, Processing Aid?
Curdlan Formulation Aid, Processing Aid (CAS 54724-00-4) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as stabilizer or thickener, texturizer.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Curdlan Formulation Aid, 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 Curdlan Formulation Aid, Processing Aid safe to consume?
Curdlan Formulation Aid, Processing Aid scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 54724-00-4, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Curdlan Formulation Aid, Processing Aid used for in food?
Curdlan Formulation Aid, Processing Aid (CAS 54724-00-4) is catalogued for stabilizer or thickener, texturizer (Thickener); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.