Preservatives

Is potassium bromate clean?

No. Our rubric flags potassium bromate under preservatives (evidence: regulatory action). A possible carcinogen not allowed in EU, UK or Canadian bread and banned in California from 2027. In the EU: not authorized in eu food.

Preservatives Regulatory action

Penalty 40 of 100 · Balanced and Strict profiles

A possible carcinogen not allowed in EU, UK or Canadian bread and banned in California from 2027.

Source: California Food Safety Act (AB 418, 2023) bans it from 2027; not permitted in EU, UK or Canadian bread; IARC Group 2B (1999)

Banned or restricted in the EU Regulatory action

Penalty 40 of 100 · Balanced and Strict profiles

Not authorized in EU food.

Source: California Food Safety Act (AB 418, 2023) bans it from 2027; not permitted in EU, UK or Canadian bread; IARC Group 2B (1999)

Also on labels as

bromated flour, e924

In the EU

Not authorized in EU food (E924). Not authorized as a flour treatment agent.

Low-FODMAP status

Coming soon: whether it is low-FODMAP and at what serving.

Related ingredients

From Gutlog's clean ingredient rubric, version 2026.11.0. Ask your assistant "is this clean?" with a photo of the label and Gutlog checks every ingredient. General information, not medical advice.