Nickel
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Nickel is a other — Catalyst for hydrogenation of fat; trace metal in food supply
What it does
Catalyst for hydrogenation of fat; trace metal in food supply
Where you'll see it
trace contamination of food; food is major source; estimated ~170 micrograms/day intake
What the research says
Causes dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Ingestion of large amounts of soluble salts causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Several nickel compounds cause cancer (nickel acetate, chloride, hydroxide, carbonate). Food is the major source of nickel exposure.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Food is the major source of nickel exposure... A number of nickel compounds cause cancer