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E948Glazing agentLow concern
Oxygen
In plain words
The short version
A packaging gas — the air component that keeps fresh meat bright red on retail display.
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 — a normal atmospheric component essential for human life. The packaging-gas use does not raise dietary or health concerns; however, the high-O2 environment in fresh meat packaging accelerates lipid oxidation and reduces shelf life (the bright-red color is bought at a cost).
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.