An acidic leavening agent used in baking powders and self-rising flour. It reacts with baking soda to produce carbon dioxide, giving cakes and biscuits their rise. Found almost exclusively in fine bakery products. The aluminium content raises some concern — long-term high aluminium intake has been linked to neurological effects. EFSA has set a tolerable weekly intake for aluminium from all sources. Occasional consumption poses little risk, but regular intake from multiple aluminium-containing additives is worth watching.
This additive is authorised to be used in the following 1 food category:
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