Additives · Flour treatment
Potassium iodate
A dough conditioner used in some breads.
Where it's restricted
US (FDA)Allowed
TexasWarning label requiredfrom 2027-01-01
LouisianaWarning label requiredfrom 2028-01-01
What each rule says, with sources
- US (FDA): Allowed FDA allows it as a dough conditioner in bread. 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: 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
1,138 products in USDA's label data name Potassium iodate in their ingredients.
Breads & Buns (765)Prepared Subs & Sandwiches (83)Bread & Muffin Mixes (58)Bread (53)Frozen Bread & Dough (17)Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers (16)Dips & Salsa (16)Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres (16)
- Chicken Flavor Bouillon, Chicken Maggi · Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers · lab tested · 2 package sizes
- MAGGI Chicken Bouillon Tab 12ct Carton Maggi · Herbs/Spices/Extracts · 1 recall
- MAGGI Bouillon Djon Djon (48x10g) Pack Maggi · Herbs/Spices/Extracts · lab tested
- Rolls Harvest Pride · Breads & Buns
- Cereal Kellogg's Corn Flakes · Cereal
- Hoagie Pas Yisroel · Breads & Buns
- Ham Twin Sara Lee · Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts
- Club Sub Renaissance Food Group · Prepared Subs & Sandwiches · 1 additive banned somewhere
- Oat Bread Country Oven · Breads & Buns
- Seasoning Nestle USA Inc. · Seasoning Mixes, Salts, Marinades & Tenderizers
- Hamburger Wegmans · Breads & Buns
- Turkey Sub Hannaford Bros. Co. · Prepared Subs & Sandwiches