stabilizer INS 927b

Carbamide E927b

humectant — Primarily synthetic.

🇪🇺 EU: Approved

🇺🇸 USA: Approved

🇯🇵 Japan: Approved

🇦🇺 AU/NZ: Approved

🇨🇦 Canada: Approved

Scientific Name

Urea

CAS: 57-13-6

Data verified: 2026-04-04

Factual Regulatory Reference

This database provides factual regulatory information compiled from official government sources. It does not constitute medical, nutritional, or safety advice. Regulatory status varies by country and is subject to change. Always refer to your local regulatory authority for the most current information.

? Did You Know?

Carbamide occurs naturally in Human and animal urine (main excretion product) and Mammalian blood. Many people consume it daily without realizing it's also a listed food additive.

Beyond food, Carbamide is also used in cosmetics, medicine, industrial applications, household products. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.

Detailed Regulatory Assessment

🇪🇺

European Union (EFSA)

approved Max: 30,000 (chewing gum only) mg/kg

Authorized only for use in chewing gum without added sugar

🇺🇸

United States (FDA)

approved GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)

Approved for use in chewing gum

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Japan (MHLW)

approved Cat: 指定添加物

Approved for chewing gum

Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)

International Standard (JECFA)

Not specified (acceptable for use in chewing gum)

mg/kg body weight per day

European Standard (EFSA)

Not specified (no safety concern at permitted levels)

Everyday Perspective

For a 60kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:

Natural Occurrence

A nitrogen-containing compound that is the main end product of protein metabolism in mammals. Naturally present in urine. Synthetic urea is identical to natural urea and is used in chewing gum to prevent hardening and maintain texture.

Human and animal urine (main excretion product)Mammalian bloodBody tissues

Manufacturing

Method: chemical synthesis

Industrially produced by reacting ammonia with carbon dioxide at high temperature and pressure (Bosch-Meiser urea process). First organic compound to be synthesized from inorganic materials (1828).

Applications Beyond Food

Cosmetics

Moisturizers, hand creams, nail treatments

Medical

Topical keratolytic agent, diuretic

Industrial

Fertilizer (main use), adhesives, plastics production

Household

De-icing products, diesel exhaust fluid (AdBlue)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbamide (E927b)?

Carbamide (E927b) is a stabilizer used in food products. It is humectant and synthetic. A nitrogen-containing compound that is the main end product of protein metabolism in mammals. Naturally present in urine. Synthetic urea is identical to natural urea and is used in chewing gum to prevent hardening and maintain texture.

Where is Carbamide found naturally?

Carbamide is naturally found in Human and animal urine (main excretion product), Mammalian blood, Body tissues. A nitrogen-containing compound that is the main end product of protein metabolism in mammals. Naturally present in urine. Synthetic urea is identical to natural urea and is used in chewing gum to prevent hardening and maintain texture.

What is the ADI for Carbamide?

The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for Carbamide is Not specified (acceptable for use in chewing gum) as established by JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives). ADI represents the amount that can be consumed daily over a lifetime without appreciable health risk.

What foods contain Carbamide?

Carbamide is used in various food categories including Chewing gum. It is used as a stabilizer in these products.

Is Carbamide the same as Urea?

Yes, Carbamide is also known as Urea, Carbonyl diamide, Diaminomethanal. These are different names for the same substance.

Primary Research & Evidence