E924
Potassium bromate
Glazing agents, gases
Kosher
Halal
Vegan
Description:
Not acutely toxic, and it poses a low toxicity hazard, ref. www3.epa.gov… (pdf)
Its oral toxicity is well known and is very low. Similarly, its dermal toxicity is low, and it is not a skin irritant.
However: It is banned in several countries, including Brazil, Canada, the European Union and the United Kingdom. Despite health concerns, potassium bromate is legal for use in the U.S. Potassium bromate an additive linked to cancer, ref. www.ewg.org/…
Acceptable daily intake (adi):
0.02 mg/kg bw
Last update:
2025-04-15 16:56:11