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Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous Oxide
Also known as: E942, propellent gas E942
Low concern
Nitrous oxide is approved by FDA and EFSA as a food propellant and packaging gas. It is inert in food applications and considered safe at use levels.
Found in
363 products
E-number
E942
Type
antioxidant, propellent-gas
What it is
Nitrous oxide (E942) is a colorless gas used as a propellant and packaging gas in food.
Propellant for whipped cream, packaging gas to prevent oxidation.
Why it's flagged
- recreational inhalation abuse causes B12 deficiency and neuropathy (not a food safety concern)
What regulators actually say
"Nitrous oxide is generally recognized as safe when used as a propellant, aerating agent, and gas."
"Nitrous oxide (E 942) is authorised in the EU as propellant and packaging gas."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1545
European Union — EFSA
E942 authorized as propellant/packaging gas
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