Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into the use of potassium bromate in bread. The substance is used as an oxidizing agent to strengthen dough, whiten flour, and increase bread volume.
Potassium Bromate Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates the use of potassium bromate, stipulating that little to no residue remain in the finished baked product. The chemical is a suspected carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and is banned in various parts of the world, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
A 2023 law in California banned the use of potassium bromate, prohibiting the manufacture, distribution, and sale of any food or beverages containing the additive starting in 2027. Uthmeier’s office will be issuing subpoenas to companies that buy and sell products with potassium bromate in them, starting with General Mills and their subsidiary Pillsbury.
Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.
