Additives
Acetone Peroxide (E929): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Limited risk
Flour Treatment Agent · Bleaching agent
Acetone peroxide is an oxidising flour-bleaching and dough-maturing agent used in some countries. It acts by oxidising flour components and largely dissipates during processing. It is not authorised as a food additive in the EU or UK.
- Category
- Flour Treatment Agent — Bleaching agent
- Typically used in
- Flour bleaching and maturing agent in some countries.
- Regulatory status
- Not authorised as a food additive in the EU/UK; used for flour treatment in some countries.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- Food Standards Agency (2024) — Approved additives and E numbers https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/approved-additives-and-e-numbers
Products
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