Food Processing Caustic Potash 99%
FCC-grade 99% potassium hydroxide for food processing equipment cleaning and cocoa processing. Meets strict purity standards for food contact, classified under HTS 2815.20.00 as chemically defined compound. Low mercury/arsenic levels per FDA specs.
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Food preparations containing processing aids may fall under Chapter 21.
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• FDA food contact notification; heavy metal analysis (As, Pb, Hg); kosher/halal certification if required
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