E948
Oxygen
Packaging Gas · Also: O2
Essential for life. Used in MAP to maintain red colour of meat. Zero safety concerns.
Found in
Red meat packaging
Daily intake limit
Not specified
Body systems affected
Digestive
No direct effect when food is consumed normally
What the research says
Research on Oxygen (E948) is ongoing. Regulatory agencies have evaluated its safety for permitted uses.
Allergenic potential: None
FDA Permitted
EFSA Approved
WHO Evaluated
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