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Bulking Agent
Bulking Agent
Also known as: filler
Low concern
'Bulking agent' is a category, not a specific substance. Members include polydextrose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyols, and sugars.
Found in
67 products
What it is
Generic functional class — substances added to increase volume of a food without significantly affecting energy value (e.g., polydextrose, sorbitol, cellulose).
Volume/texture provider in reduced-calorie or reformulated foods.
Why it's flagged
- Polyols (sorbitol, etc.) may cause GI discomfort at high intake
What regulators actually say
"Bulking agents are substances which contribute to the volume of a foodstuff without contributing significantly to its available energy value."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Class term; specific substances regulated under their own listings.
European Union — EFSA
Reg 1333/2008 defines bulking agents; specific names required on labels.
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