Additives
Potassium Persulphate (E922): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Flour Treatment Agent · Oxidiser
Potassium persulphate is a strong oxidising salt used industrially and, in some countries, as a dough and flour improver. It is a recognised skin and respiratory sensitiser that can cause allergic contact dermatitis and occupational asthma, chiefly from inhaling dust during handling. It is not authorised as a food additive in the EU or UK.
- Category
- Flour Treatment Agent — Oxidiser
- Typically used in
- Oxidising dough and flour improver in some countries; industrial oxidiser.
- Regulatory status
- Not authorised as a food additive in the EU/UK; classified as a skin and respiratory sensitiser.
- Concerns flagged
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Possible allergen
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Sources
Where this comes from
- Australian Government NICNAS (2001) — Ammonium Potassium and Sodium Persulfate Priority Existing Chemical Assessment https://www.industrialchemicals.gov.au/sites/default/files/PEC18-Ammonium-potassium-and-sodium-persulfate.pdf
Products
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