Additives · Flour treatment
Potassium bromate
A flour strengthener that helps bread rise.
Where it's restricted
US (FDA)Allowed
EUNot authorised
CaliforniaBannedfrom 2027-01-01
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 bread. 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
- California: Banned from 2027-01-01 Banned in food made, sold or distributed in California after January 1, 2027. (AB 418 (2023)) 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
Products that list it
586 products in USDA's label data name Potassium bromate in their ingredients.
Breads & Buns (150)Cookies & Biscuits (62)Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres (61)Prepared Subs & Sandwiches (48)Pizza (38)Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes (35)Other Deli (24)Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries (21)
- Cheese Pizza, Cheese Beach · Pizza · 1 recall · 1 additive banned somewhere
- Cinnamon Rolls, Cinnamon Fetting's · Frozen Bread & Dough · 1 recall · 1 additive banned somewhere
- Peppered Turkey & Havarti Oat Roll Fresh Creative Cuisine · Prepared Wraps and Burittos · 2 recalls · 2 additives banned somewhere
- Capuchina The Original Syrup Cane Cake, Capuchina Galaxy Bakery · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 1 recall · 1 additive banned somewhere
- Pork Taylor Farms · Other Deli · 2 additives banned somewhere
- Pizza Mama Bissi · Pizza · 2 additives banned somewhere
- Pizza Longo's · Other Deli · 1 additive banned somewhere
- Tequenos Paisa · Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres · 1 additive banned somewhere
- Rye Bread Russo's Bakery · Breads & Buns · 1 additive banned somewhere
- Meatballs Larosa's · Frozen Bacon, Sausages & Ribs · 1 additive banned somewhere
- Croissant Voila! Sweets · Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries · 2 additives banned somewhere
- Plain Mix O'bagel · Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes · 1 additive banned somewhere