Azodicarbonamide

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Azodicarbonamide

Azodicarbonamide is a chemical compound primarily used as a food additive and industrial foaming agent. In the food industry, it's used for bleaching and improving flour, but it's also found in some nutritional supplements.

Category: Chemical Compound
Molecular Formula: C2H4N4O2
Mechanism of Action: Azodicarbonamide acts as a flour bleaching agent and a dough conditioner which can make bread fluffier and cause it to rise faster. In the context of nutritional supplements, it's used for its potential antioxidant properties.
Evidence Grade: D - Weak or conflicting scientific evidence

Other Names

ADA
Azobisformamide
Azodiformamide
Diacel
1,1'-Azobiscarbamide

Primary Benefits

Potential antioxidant properties

Recommended Dosage

Daily Limit	Not established due to lack of sufficient data

Side Effects

Respiratory issues
Skin irritation
Eye irritation

Precautions

Not recommended for people with asthma or other respiratory issues
Not recommended for people with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease

Interactions

No known interactions

Key References

'Azodicarbonamide (CICADS 16, 1999)' - World Health Organization
'Azodicarbonamide as a blowing agent in bread baking: a review' - Journal of Cereal Science

Exposing The Food Industry’s Dangerous Lies – Vani Hari

Dangers of Artificial Food Additives and Health-Conscious Dietary Choices 27:32 ⁰

“I got Subway to remove azodicarbonamide, a chemical that you find in yoga mats and shoe rubber... it evenly disperses the air bubbles in rubber well it does the same thing in bread.”

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