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Nitrogen
Also known as: E931, E941, nitrogen E941
Safe
Nitrogen is an inert gas comprising ~78% of air, with no toxicological concerns at food-use levels. EFSA reassessed and confirmed no safety concern; ADI not specified.
Found in
162 products
E-number
E931
What it is
Nitrogen gas (N2), an inert atmospheric gas (~78% of air).
Packaging gas (modified atmosphere), propellant, and freezing agent.
Why it's flagged
- asphyxiation risk only in high-concentration industrial settings (not food consumption)
What regulators actually say
"Nitrogen (CAS Reg. No. 7727-37-9) is the chemical N2... generally recognized as safe."
"Nitrogen (E 941) - no safety concerns at permitted use levels."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as nitrogen (21 CFR 184.1540).
European Union — EFSA
E 941 approved; EFSA found no safety concern at permitted uses.
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