Calcium Oxide (Quicklime)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Refining agent neutralizing raw sugarcane juice and precipitating colloidal impurities in sugar manufacturing.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved sugar cane juice clarifier
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS sugar refining agent
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized under E529
Commonly Found Foods
Refined cane sugar manufacturingcorn processing
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Calcium carbonate
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