All additives
E927a·flour treatment
Azodicarbonamide
Avoid
Safety Assessment
| Body | Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JECFA | Not allocated — data insufficient | — |
| EFSA | — | — |
ADI = the amount of a substance a person can consume every day over a lifetime without appreciable health risk. Expressed as mg per kg body weight per day. Source: WHO/FAO JECFA Combined Compendium; EFSA OpenFoodTox 3.0.
Scientific Notes
Flour maturing and bleaching agent banned in the EU, UK, Australia, and many other markets. Still permitted in the US and Canada. During baking it can generate semicarbazide, a potential carcinogen. WHO has recommended restricting its use in flour.