What Are Some Additives Available

Fish ball whitening agent is prohibited
In the GB2760-2007 "Hygienic Standards for the Use of Food Additives", the scope of use of titanium dioxide does not specify fish ball products.
"As long as the scope of use is not marked, it is not allowed to use in principle, but many domestic fish ball manufacturers are still using titanium dioxide (the popular name of titanium dioxide), which can be said to be a tacit matter." An industry insider revealed to reporters.
The reporter did search online and found that there are still many companies selling fish ball whitening agents. A salesperson surnamed Xie introduced that this whitening agent costs 7 yuan per kilogram and is food grade, ensuring no problems. Many customers in Guangdong are using it.
But the reporter later consulted an industry insider who said that according to national regulations, titanium dioxide can be used in some foods, but it is prohibited in fish mince products.
He said that there are quite a few small processing factories in the food industry, and when there is demand in the market, there are people using them. Without the need for products, the perception is poor. There are many types of frozen products, and while the government supervises them, they also need to rely on self-discipline from manufacturers.
calcium sulfate
What is the difference between edible gypsum and food additive calcium sulfate?
Calcium sulfate is also called gypsum. In the food industry, its official name is called "food additive calcium sulfate", commonly known as "edible gypsum". It can only be produced with natural gypsum, and chemical gypsum addition is strictly prohibited. Food additive calcium sulfate must be labeled on the product packaging. In fact, the term 'edible gypsum' we usually refer to specifically refers to the gypsum used for tofu, which is the food additive calcium sulfate (anhydrous). According to the latest national standard GB1892-2007 issued in 2007, it should also include the food additive calcium sulfate (dihydrate).