Calcium Hydroxide (Slaked Lime)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Slaked lime essential in traditional Mesoamerican nixtamalization, liberating niacin from corn and crafting authentic taco tortillas.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved nixtamalization lime and firming agent
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS for corn masa nixtamalization
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized under E526
Commonly Found Foods
Corn tortillastortilla chipstaco shellscanned vegetables
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Calcium carbonate
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