Chlorine
Leavening Agents
Safety rating
Generally Safe
Eat Away!Generally SafeUse SparinglyAvoid
Purpose and Function
Chlorine is used in the food industry as a preservative, bleach, and improving agent, disinfecting water, sanitizing food processing equipment, and bleaching flour to improve texture and dough handling.
Commonly found in
- —Bleached flour
- —Sanitized food processing water/equipment
Key functions
- —Bleaches flour
- —Disinfects water and processing equipment
Potential Risks and Side Effects
- 01Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in regulated amounts
- 02Excessive exposure to chlorine gas can cause respiratory irritation and other health issues
- 03Residual levels in food products are strictly controlled