Pressure
What is Pressure?
Pressure is not an ingredient. It is a physical force exerted by or on an object. In food packaging, pressure can be used to preserve food or to dispense it, such as in aerosol cans or carbonated beverages.
Is Pressure a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Pressure used for?
Manufacturers use pressure in food packaging to extend shelf life by removing oxygen or creating a vacuum seal.
Is Pressure safe?
Pressure itself is not evaluated by regulatory bodies like the FDA, EFSA, or JECFA as a food ingredient.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use pressure in food packaging to extend shelf life by removing oxygen or creating a vacuum seal. It is also used to create carbonation in drinks or to dispense products like whipped cream from an aerosol can.
Health notes
Pressure itself is not evaluated by regulatory bodies like the FDA, EFSA, or JECFA as a food ingredient. Its effects on health are indirect, related to the food product or packaging method. For example, the carbonation created by pressure in beverages can affect dental health, and the packaging methods used can influence food safety.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
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