Activated Carbon (Food Grade)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Ultra-high-surface-area porous carbon capturing unwanted pigments and bitter congeners during sugar refining and vodka finishing.
Official Category: Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid (표백제·가공보조제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved decolorizing and deodorizing carbon
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS for sugar decolorizing and vodka filtration
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized processing aid and natural carbon black
Commonly Found Foods
White refined sugarcharcoal-filtered vodkasblack burger buns
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Ion-exchange resin decolorization
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