Determination of Benzoyl Peroxide – Potassium Bromate

Determination of Benzoyl Peroxide – Potassium Bromate

E928 code Benzoyl Peroxide and E924 code Potassium Bromate are food additives commonly used in the food industry. It is mostly used in the production of bread and bakery products. They are used as bleach in bakery products, and in fermented and fermented products to increase product volume and increase fermentation efficiency.

It has been determined that Benzoyl Peroxide – Potassium Bromate causes carcinogenic effects in studies carried out on animals. Therefore, their use in food is prohibited. They were listed as banned additives in 2013 under the Food Additives Regulation.

The use of Benzoyl Peroxide – Potassium Bromate is prohibited in all foods, especially in bakery products. Determination of Benzoyl Peroxide – Potassium Bromate is carried out in food in authorized and accredited laboratories.