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New York eyes ban on flour additive, dividing pizza and bagel makers

New York is on the verge of banning potassium bromate, an additive used in flour for pizza crusts and bagels, due to health concerns. This potential ban has divided bakers, with some fearing it will fundamentally alter iconic New York baked goods and increase costs. Others welcome the ban, citing health benefits and the potential for improved dough fermentation and quality. AI

RANK_REASON A proposed ban on a food additive by state lawmakers has significant implications for a major city's iconic food industry. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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New York eyes ban on flour additive, dividing pizza and bagel makers

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jake Offenhartz, The Associated Press ·

    ‘Earth-shaking event for New York pizza’ looms as flour ban hits 80% of crusts citywide

    “When we started playing around with a different flour, I actually took a liking to it,” said Salvatore Lo Duco. “It’s a little more expensive.”