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Liquid Smoke Deadline Has Passed: Check Your Smoky Sauces

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Liquid Smoke Deadline Has Passed: Check Your Smoky Sauces

The EU deadline for liquid smoke has passed. A look at the additive trade shows what kitchens should ask their suppliers about smoky products.

  • The European Food Safety Authority ruled about two years ago that liquid smoke can no longer be judged safe to eat.
  • Products had until the start of July 2026 to switch to other ingredients or leave the shelves.
  • Additive makers built replacements that taste similar, and most smoky products still seem to be on sale.
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