Ethylparaben
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-20 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Paraben antimicrobial used in soy sauces, scrutinized for estrogenic / endocrine disruption activity.
Official Category: Synthetic Preservative (합성보존료)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted
Restricted to soy sauces (0.25 g/kg max)
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Permitted up to 0.1%
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Restricted due to endocrine disruption scrutiny
Commonly Found Foods
Soy sauceseasoned liquid pastes
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Pasteurization✓ Aseptic packaging
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