Sodium Hypochlorite (Food Grade)
EATLABEL VERDICT
Caution Required
Daily intake limits or allergy advisory
-8 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Food-grade chlorine wash preventing E. coli outbreaks on pre-cut packaged salads; requires thorough potable water rinsing.
Official Category: Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid (표백제·가공보조제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
살균소독제 (완제품 전 분해·제거)
Approved sanitizing wash for fresh produce; must be rinsed
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Standard chlorine wash for ready-to-eat bagged salads
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European Union (EFSA)
잔류 염소소독 부산물 엄격 규제
Strictly monitored for chlorate residues
Commonly Found Foods
Pre-washed bagged salad greenspre-cut melon slicesfresh sprouts
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Ultrasonic washing✓ Citric acid rinse
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