Nutrient Supplement · CAS 7446-20-0
Zinc Sulfate Malting or Fermenting 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, Zinc Sulfate Malting or Fermenting 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
Zinc Sulfate Malting or Fermenting 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
Zinc Sulfate Malting or Fermenting Aid: no OFF product match; CAS 7446-20-0 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 7446-20-0 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Nutrient Supplement | 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 Zinc Sulfate Malting or Fermenting Aid?
Zinc Sulfate Malting or Fermenting Aid (CAS 7446-20-0) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as nutrient supplement.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Zinc Sulfate Malting or Fermenting 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 Zinc Sulfate Malting or Fermenting Aid safe to consume?
Zinc Sulfate Malting or Fermenting Aid scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 7446-20-0, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Zinc Sulfate Malting or Fermenting Aid used for in food?
Zinc Sulfate Malting or Fermenting Aid (CAS 7446-20-0) is catalogued for nutrient supplement (Nutrient Supplement); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.