Thickener · CAS 68424-04-4
Polydextrose Formulation Aid, Humectant, Nutrient Supplement
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, Polydextrose Formulation Aid, Humectant, Nutrient Supplement 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
Polydextrose Formulation Aid, Humectant, Nutrient Supplement 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
Polydextrose Formulation Aid, Humectant, Nutrient Supplement: no OFF product match; CAS 68424-04-4 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 68424-04-4 | 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 Polydextrose Formulation Aid, Humectant, Nutrient Supplement?
Polydextrose Formulation Aid, Humectant, Nutrient Supplement (CAS 68424-04-4) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as stabilizer or thickener, texturizer.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Polydextrose Formulation Aid, Humectant, Nutrient Supplement
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 Polydextrose Formulation Aid, Humectant, Nutrient Supplement safe to consume?
Polydextrose Formulation Aid, Humectant, Nutrient Supplement scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 68424-04-4, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Polydextrose Formulation Aid, Humectant, Nutrient Supplement used for in food?
Polydextrose Formulation Aid, Humectant, Nutrient Supplement (CAS 68424-04-4) is catalogued for stabilizer or thickener, texturizer (Thickener); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.