Sodium Dithionite (Hydrosulfite)
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-20 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Aggressive reducing bleaching chemical stripping yellowish tints from industrial corn syrups and starch sugars.
Official Category: Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid (표백제·가공보조제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved reducing bleaching agent for corn syrup
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA regulated reducing agent
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Monitored under strict sulfite residue thresholds
Commonly Found Foods
Clear confectioner's corn syrupindustrial glucoserefined sugars
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Unbleached traditional rice malt syrup
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