Liquid Smoke
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Liquid Smoke is a flavoring — Wood smoke captured in water; commercial smoke flavoring
What it does
Wood smoke captured in water; commercial smoke flavoring
Where you'll see it
Smoked meats, bacon, barbecue sauces
What the research says
EFSA concluded Product FF-B may damage DNA in animals; removed from market 2007. Some University research, however, found antibacterial benefits.
Benefits
Antibacterial compounds (organic acids) lower pH and destroy bacterial cell walls.
Regulatory status
- Notes: FF-B removed from market 2007 by EFSA
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): the EFSA could not establish its safety in use when added to food