Flavoring Agent · CAS 110-17-8
Fumaric Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Curing or Pickling 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, Fumaric Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Curing or Pickling 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
Fumaric Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Curing or Pickling 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
Fumaric Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Curing or Pickling Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 110-17-8 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 110-17-8 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Flavoring Agent | 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 Fumaric Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Curing or Pickling Agent?
Fumaric Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Curing or Pickling Agent (CAS 110-17-8) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavoring agent or adjuvant, leavening agent, ph control agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Fumaric Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Curing or Pickling 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 Fumaric Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Curing or Pickling Agent safe to consume?
Fumaric Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Curing or Pickling Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 110-17-8, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Fumaric Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Curing or Pickling Agent used for in food?
Fumaric Acid Antimicrobial Agent, Curing or Pickling Agent (CAS 110-17-8) is catalogued for flavoring agent or adjuvant, leavening agent, ph control agent (Flavoring Agent); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.