About Food Grade chemicals
Food Grade chemicals are among the highest purity chemicals, since they are intended for food-use. These chemicals can be safely added to food, or come in contact with food, without causing illness or harm to the consumer. Any reagent that is used during food production must comply with food grade purity standards.
Food grade chemicals are usually signified by the FCC monogram, which stands for Food Chemical Codex. FCC is an internationally recognized standard for chemical purity, regulated by the United States Pharmacopeia.
Food Grade chemicals are required for food ingredients, food additives and flavorings, food processing aids, food packaging, and sanitization of food surfaces and equipment. Even if the chemical is not intended for consumption in the final product, any chemical that comes into contact with food or food surfaces should comply with purity standards.
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Major uses and applications
The following areas are the most prevalent applications for Food Grade chemicals.
- Food ingredients and additives: Chemicals intended for food consumption should be food grade to ensure consumer safety.
- Food processing aids: Any chemical used during food production, even if it is not included in the final product, must comply with Food Grade purity standards.
- Food packaging: Any chemical that comes into contact with food or food surfaces should comply with Food Grade standards.
Common Uses and Applications
- Food ingredients
- Food additives
- Food processing aids
- Sanitization of food surfaces and equipment
Industries
- Food industry
- Supplement industry
