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E526AcidulantLow concern
Calcium Hydroxide
In plain words
The short version
Slaked lime — the alkali of corn nixtamalization, tofu coagulation, and traditional pickling.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI not specified — considered safe at residual food-use levels (typically <0.1% in finished product). The active material is corrosive in pure form, but is fully neutralized during processing.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.