Raising Agent
Also known as: leavening, leavening agent, dough raising agent
'Raising agent' on a label is an umbrella term that does not identify the specific compound used. umbrella terms are flagged moderate for transparency.
What it is
Umbrella label for one or more leavening agents (e.g., sodium bicarbonate, baking powder, ammonium bicarbonate, monocalcium phosphate).
Generates carbon dioxide gas to leaven baked goods.
What regulators actually say
"The label of a food to which a chemical preservative... is added shall declare both the common or usual name of the ingredient and a separate description of its function."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Specific leaveners are GRAS; FDA labeling allows category names for some additives
European Union — EFSA
Function class permitted; specific E-numbers must usually be declared
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