Emulsifier · CAS 88845-49-2
Furcelleran, Calcium Salt of
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, Furcelleran, Calcium Salt of 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
Furcelleran, Calcium Salt of 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
Furcelleran, Calcium Salt of: no OFF product match; CAS 88845-49-2 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 88845-49-2 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Emulsifier | 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 Furcelleran, Calcium Salt of?
Furcelleran, Calcium Salt of (CAS 88845-49-2) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, stabilizer or thickener, texturizer.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Furcelleran, Calcium Salt of
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 Furcelleran, Calcium Salt of safe to consume?
Furcelleran, Calcium Salt of scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 88845-49-2, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Furcelleran, Calcium Salt of used for in food?
Furcelleran, Calcium Salt of (CAS 88845-49-2) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, stabilizer or thickener, texturizer (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.