L-Cysteine Hydrochloride
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Amino acid that breaks disulfide bonds in dough, eliminating rubbery snap-back in automated pizza crust rolling.
Official Category: Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid (표백제·가공보조제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved amino acid dough relaxing agent
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS dough conditioner
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European Union (EFSA)
Prohibited
Human hair origin strictly banned; duck feather or synthesis only
Commonly Found Foods
Pizza crustscommercial bagelsfrozen doughstortillas
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Fungal protease✓ Deactivated yeast
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