HealthJuly 17, 2026

bromate

/ˈbroʊmeɪt/

Definition

A chemical salt of bromic acid often used as a food additive, specifically as a flour improver or dough conditioner.

Etymology

The word is formed from 'bromine'—derived from the Greek 'brōmos' meaning 'stench'—combined with the chemical suffix '-ate,' used to denote a salt or ester of an acid.

In the news

In the article, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene lists bromates as one of the specific ingredients of concern when evaluating whether a product should be classified as an ultra-processed food.

FDA and USDA face three-way fight over UPF definition

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