Ingredient

Zincoxide

Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Zinc oxide is primarily used as a nutrient to fortify foods, particularly in meat …

What is Zincoxide?

Zinc oxide is a white, powdery mineral compound. It is produced industrially by heating zinc metal in the presence of air or by precipitating zinc carbonate or zinc hydroxide and then heating it. It is insoluble in water.

Is Zincoxide vegan?

Zincoxide is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Zincoxide a major allergen?

Not a major allergen.

What is Zincoxide used for?

Zinc oxide is primarily used as a nutrient to fortify foods, particularly in meat and poultry products, and baked goods like cookies.

Is Zincoxide safe?

Zinc oxide is permitted as a nutrient supplement in food by the FDA.

Why it's used

Zinc oxide is primarily used as a nutrient to fortify foods, particularly in meat and poultry products, and baked goods like cookies. It can also function as a colorant, providing a white pigment, and as a UV protectant in some applications.

Health notes

Zinc oxide is permitted as a nutrient supplement in food by the FDA. Zinc is an essential mineral for human health, playing a role in immune function and cell growth. The FDA has established a Daily Value for zinc, and intake from fortified foods is generally considered safe. JECFA has evaluated zinc compounds and established acceptable daily intakes.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Foods that contain Zincoxide

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Gamesa USA Inc. Camesa, Roscas, Cinnamon Cookies, Cinnamon, Cinnamon Cookies & Biscuits 448kcal 6.9Protein 13.8Fat 72.4Carbs Conagra Brands Inc BANQUET Backyard BBQ Mega Meal, 14.25 OZ Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 76% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 38% DV per serving 141kcal 6.9Protein 6.4Fat 14.1Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. AdvancePierre Charbroil Pattie for Salisbury, 3 oz Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 24% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 43% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 284kcal 15.4Protein 22.2Fat 6.7Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. AdvancePierre Fully Cooked Pork Rib Patties with Honey BBQ Sauce, 3.25 oz. Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 33% DV per serving 278kcal 14.2Protein 19.0Fat 12.6Carbs

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Last updated: October 5, 2026

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