CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

Also known as: MILK OF LIME, HYDRATED LIME, SLAKED LIME, CALCIUM HYDRATE, calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)

acidity regulator

United States (FDA)

Approved

Technical function: FIRMING AGENT,<br /> NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT,<br /> PH CONTROL AGENT,<br /> PROCESSING AID

CAS Number: 1305-62-0

73.85; 176.180; 176.210; 184.1205; 135.11

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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