Kojic Acid Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

Kojic Acid, CAS number 501-30-4, used as food antioxidant. Kojic Acid is accepted as safe food antioxidant in many food products. Kojic Acid is a chelation agent manufactured through extraction and isolation from several species of fungi, available as Almost White Crystalline powder.

General Side Effects

1. Kojic Acid can cause skin irritation when used in cosmetic products. 2. Kojic acid can cause allergic contact dermatitis with continued regular use of cosmetic products containing kojic acid.

Suggested Dosage

As Kojic Acid is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Kojic Acid for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Kojic Acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Kojic Acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Kojic Acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

- See more at: http://www.yameiaspartame.com/kojic-acid-side-effects/