Biphenyl
What is Biphenyl?
Biphenyl is an organic compound, a white crystalline solid at room temperature. It is synthesised industrially or can be produced by the decomposition of diazobenzene. It is also found naturally in some plants.
Is Biphenyl vegan?
Biphenyl is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Biphenyl a major allergen?
Biphenyl is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Biphenyl used for?
Biphenyl is primarily used as a fungicide, particularly for citrus fruits, to prevent mould growth during storage and transport.
Is Biphenyl safe?
Biphenyl is authorised as a food additive in the UK and is listed in the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Biphenyl is primarily used as a fungicide, particularly for citrus fruits, to prevent mould growth during storage and transport. It is applied as a post-harvest treatment to the peel of fruits.
Health notes
Biphenyl is authorised as a food additive in the UK and is listed in the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. It is used as a preservative, specifically as a fungicide. JECFA has evaluated biphenyl and set an acceptable daily intake. While generally considered safe at permitted levels, concerns have been raised about potential long-term effects, though regulatory bodies deem it safe for its authorised uses.
Allergen info
Biphenyl is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Biphenyl
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