Ingredient

Processed With Carbon Dioxide

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Carbon dioxide is primarily used as a leavening agent, creating bubbles in baked goods …

What it is

Carbon dioxide is a gas naturally found in the Earth's atmosphere. In food processing, it is often used in its liquid or solid (dry ice) form. It is produced industrially through processes like fermentation or the burning of fossil fuels.

Why it's used

Carbon dioxide is primarily used as a leavening agent, creating bubbles in baked goods and carbonation in beverages. It can also be used to create a "popping" sensation in certain candies and snacks by releasing gas when it dissolves in the mouth.

Health notes

Carbon dioxide is Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is naturally present in the body and is a byproduct of metabolism. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated carbon dioxide, but they did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified). It is not associated with significant health concerns when consumed at typical levels.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Processed With Carbon Dioxide

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Zeta Espacial, S.A. Assorted Popping Candy Multi Pack, Assorted Candy 400kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs Zeta Espacial, S.A. Popping Candy, Cherry Cola Candy 358kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs

Zeta Espacial, S.A. Popping Candy, Candy Cane Candy 358kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs Maud Borup, Inc. Cotton Candy Explosion With Pop Rocks, Pop Rocks Candy 412kcal 0Protein 0Fat 103Carbs Zeta Espacial, S.A. Pumpkin Patch Orange Green Popping Candy, Pumpkin Patch Orange Candy 358kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs

Zeta Espacial, S.A. Green Apple Flavored Popping Candy, Green Apple Candy 421kcal 0Protein 0Fat 94.7Carbs Maud Borup, Inc. Solid White Fudge Bunny Hopping Popping Candy, Solid White Fudge Bunny Candy High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving 536kcal 7.1Protein 32.1Fat 60.7Carbs Zeta Espacial, S.A. Pumpkin Patch Orange Green Popping Candy, Pumpkin Patch Orange Candy 358kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs Meijer, Inc. Valentine's Cotton Candy With Popping Candy, Popping Candy Candy High in added sugars — 70% DV per serving 400kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs

Zeta Espacial, S.A. Cotton Candy Flavored Popping Candy, Cotton Candy Candy 417kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs Maud Borup, Inc. Very Cherry Cotton Popping Candy, Very Cherry Candy High in added sugars — 66% DV per serving —kcal 0Protein 0Fat 100Carbs

Zeta Espacial, S.A. Cotton Candy Explosion Flavored Popping Candy, Cotton Candy Explosion Candy 421kcal 0Protein 0Fat 94.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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