Grade guide
Food Grade (FCC) chemicals
Food-grade chemicals meeting Food Chemicals Codex or equivalent food-additive specifications, for use in food, beverage and feed production.
89 Food Grade (FCC) products
Potassium metabisulphite, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., AR, food grade (FCC)
- CAS
- 16731-55-8
- Formula
- K2O5S2
- MW
- 222.33 g/mol
VQ-047233
Sodium alginate, spezial low w/v, food grade (FCC)
- CAS
- 9005-38-3
- Formula
- (C6H7O6Na)n
- MW
- 216.12 g/mol
VQ-047030
Sodium benzoate, IP/BP/EP/Ph. Eur., food grade (FCC)
- CAS
- 532-32-1
- Formula
- C7H5NaO2
- MW
- 144.1 g/mol
VQ-046539
Sodium benzoate, IP/BP/EP/Ph. Eur., LR, food grade (FCC)
- CAS
- 532-32-1
- Formula
- C7H5NaO2
- MW
- 144.1 g/mol
VQ-047251
FAQs
Who publishes the Food Chemicals Codex?
The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP), which also publishes the USP–NF for medicines.
Can AR grade chemicals be used in food?
No. AR grade is not produced under food safety controls or tested to food-additive specifications, even if its chemical purity is high.
Does food grade mean an additive is approved in my country?
No. Additive approvals, permitted foods and limits are set by national regulators. Grade and approval are separate questions.
Other grades
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