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Additives · Flour treatment

Azodicarbonamide

A flour conditioner and bleaching agent used in some breads.

Where it's restricted

US (FDA)Allowed
EUNot authorised
TexasWarning label requiredfrom 2027-01-01
LouisianaBanned in school mealsfrom 2028-2029 school year
LouisianaWarning label requiredfrom 2028-01-01
What each rule says, with sources
  • US (FDA): Allowed FDA allows it in flour and dough. Source
  • EU: Not authorised Not on the EU's list of approved food additives (checked against the version in force on 18 August 2026). (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II) Source
  • Texas: Warning label required from 2027-01-01 Labels developed on or after January 1, 2027 must warn that the product contains an ingredient not recommended for consumption in Australia, Canada, the EU or the UK. (SB 25 (2025)) Source
  • Louisiana: Banned in school meals from 2028-2029 school year Banned in Louisiana school food from the 2028-2029 school year (concession stands and vending machines exempt). (SB 14, Act 463 (2025)) Source
  • Louisiana: Warning label required from 2028-01-01 Products containing it must carry a QR code disclosure from January 1, 2028. (SB 14, Act 463 (2025)) Source

Also listed on labels as: ADA (Azodicarbonamide).

Products that list it

795 products in USDA's label data name Azodicarbonamide in their ingredients.

Breads & Buns (356)Prepared Subs & Sandwiches (145)Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes (52)Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres (43)Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries (36)Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches, Biscuits & Meals (35)Frozen Bread & Dough (19)Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes (13)