AdditivesE242 - Dimethyl dicarbonate
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E242 - Dimethyl dicarbonate
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e242
Preservative
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Risk Level
Unknown
Description
DIMETHYL DICARBONATE is an organic compound which is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor at high concentration at room temperature. It is primarily used as a beverage preservative, processing aid, or sterilant
Sources
EFSA Evaluation
Scientific opinion on the re-evaluation of dimethyl dicarbonate -DMDC, E 242- as a food additive
Open EFSA source