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NYC Pizza And Bagel Makers Prepare For Possible Ban On Popular Flour Additive
May 26, 2026
Pizza and bagels are the flavors of New York City, but some long-held recipes might have to change if a ban on a certain type of flour passes. Potassium bromate is a dough conditioner which reportedly strengthens gluten and speeds up fermentation, but it's already been banned in places like Canada and California because it's suspected to cause cancer. New York City dough makers are already experimenting with new recipes. Inside Edition Digital’s Mara Montalbano has more.





























































































































































