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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. Benzoyl peroxide (flour) is banned in the EU and allowed in the US; Chlorine-washed chicken is banned in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Benzoyl peroxide (flour) | Chlorine-washed chicken |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Banned | Banned |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | high | high |
| Banned in | European Union | European Union |
| Restricted in | — | — |
| Category | processing aid | processing aid |
| Where it hides | white flour, baked goods | conventional chicken, poultry products |
Benzoyl peroxide (flour) is a bleaching agent used to whiten flour.
Chlorine-washed chicken is poultry rinsed in chlorine or other antimicrobials at slaughter.
Benzoyl peroxide (flour): Not approved as a flour treatment in the EU.
Chlorine-washed chicken: Banned in the EU, which prohibits chemical carcass washes and relies on farm-to-fork hygiene instead.
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