Calcium Peroxide
What is Calcium Peroxide?
Calcium peroxide is a chemical compound made from calcium and oxygen. It is typically manufactured by reacting calcium hydroxide with hydrogen peroxide.
Is Calcium Peroxide vegan?
Calcium Peroxide is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Calcium Peroxide gluten-free?
Calcium peroxide is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.
What is Calcium Peroxide used for?
Manufacturers use calcium peroxide as a dough conditioner and leavening agent in baked goods like breads and buns.
Is Calcium Peroxide safe?
In the United States, calcium peroxide is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use calcium peroxide as a dough conditioner and leavening agent in baked goods like breads and buns. It helps to strengthen the dough, improve its texture, and create a lighter, airier crumb.
Health notes
In the United States, calcium peroxide is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have also evaluated it. At typical consumption levels found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects.
Allergen info
Calcium peroxide is not a major allergen and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Calcium Peroxide
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