Benzole Peroxide
Also known as: E928, benzoyl peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is permitted by FDA as a flour bleaching agent under 21 CFR 137.105. It is banned in the EU as a food additive — EU regulations removed it from the permitted food additive list.
What it is
Benzoyl peroxide (E928), a flour bleaching agent and dough conditioner.
Flour bleaching and maturing agent.
Why it's flagged
- banned in EU as food additive
- occupational sensitization
What regulators actually say
"Benzoyl peroxide is generally recognized as safe when used as a bleaching agent in flour at levels not to exceed 75 parts per million."
"EU Regulation 1129/2011 establishes the Union list of food additives; benzoyl peroxide (E928) is not included as a permitted food additive."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as flour bleaching agent (21 CFR 137.105 / 21 CFR 184.1157)
European Union — EFSA
Not permitted as a food additive in the EU
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