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Carbon dioxide (min. 0.3%)
Colorless, odorless gas used as a propellant, preservative, or inert atmosphere in food and beverage applications; naturally present in respiration and atmosphere.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated Mar 12, 2026
Health score+2.0
-5Good5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Inhalation at high concentrations may cause respiratory irritation or asphyxiation risk in enclosed spaces; negligible risk at typical food additive levels
Benefits
Provides carbonation in beverages, acts as a preservative via controlled atmosphere, inert and non-reactive under typical use
Waters containing Carbon dioxide (min. 0.3%)
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