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Hydrolyzed Wheat Bran Extract
Hydrolyzed Wheat Bran Extract
Low concern
Hydrolyzed wheat bran extract may contain wheat-derived peptides and is a labeled wheat allergen source. Wheat is a major declared allergen under FALCPA.
Found in
8 products
What it is
Hydrolyzed wheat bran extract is a partial hydrolysate of wheat bran fiber, used as a moisturizing/conditioning agent.
Primarily cosmetic; wheat bran itself is a recognized food ingredient (fiber source).
Why it's flagged
- wheat allergen
- celiac/gluten concern depending on processing
What regulators actually say
"The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) identifies the major food allergens as milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Wheat is a major allergen under FALCPA; cosmetic ingredient labeling required.
European Union — EFSA
Wheat is a labeled allergen under EU 1169/2011.
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