Emulsifier · EU 407a
Processed Eucheuma Seaweed
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Processed Eucheuma Seaweed is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. The European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Processed Eucheuma Seaweed is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 2/5
- Caution
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
The regulatory record at a glance
Processed Eucheuma Seaweed: composite 2/5 (Caution) with FDA Approved and EU Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 407a | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 2 / 5 (Caution) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | 75 mg/kg body weight a day | 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.
Processed Eucheuma Seaweed, explained
Processed Eucheuma Seaweed is a food additive (407a) classified as emulsifier.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Re‐evaluation of carrageenan -E 407- and processed Eucheuma seaweed -E 407a- as food additives. EFSA overexposure risk: high
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Processed Eucheuma Seaweed among its nationwide catalog-profile peers
Product-count (0) and safety-score (2/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 2/5 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 Processed Eucheuma Seaweed safe to consume?
Processed Eucheuma Seaweed scores 2/5 (Caution). FDA status is Approved. Peer-reviewed flags sit behind the caution band. Check with a clinician for personal use.
What is Processed Eucheuma Seaweed used for in food?
Processed Eucheuma Seaweed is commonly used as: Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream. It belongs to the Emulsifier category of food additives.
What health concerns are associated with Processed Eucheuma Seaweed?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Processed Eucheuma Seaweed: EFSA evaluation: Re‐evaluation of carrageenan -E 407- and processed Eucheuma seaweed -E 407a- as food additives. EFSA overexposure risk: high. These findings inform its safety score of 2/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.