NY could ban common ingredient found in pizza and bagels over health concerns

Ban looms for additive commonly used in iconic New York pizza and bagels

New York's iconic pizza slices and bagels could soon be made without a staple ingredient that has raised health concerns for years. What's happening? New York lawmakers have moved forward with a bill that would ban potassium bromate, a flour additive commonly used to strengthen dough and make it appear whiter, as detailed by People. The Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act cleared both legislative chambers in New York on April 21, putting the…

NY could ban common ingredient found in pizza and bagels over health concerns

New York plans to ban potassium bromate, Red 3 and propylparaben over cancer risks and health concerns, affecting pizza dough, bagels, baked goods and processed foods under a new law.

New York may soon ban a specific ingredient found in local bagels. Will the food now taste differently?

New York may ban potassium bromate in dough. Here’s what it means for bagels, pizza, taste and prices.