Key facts
- New York may ban flour containing potassium bromate.
- Potassium bromate is linked to cancer.
- The ingredient gives pizza dough a stretchy texture.
- A Staten Island pizza maker is switching to a new flour.
- The maker prefers the taste of the new flour.
New York's Governor Hochul is considering signing a bill that would ban flour containing potassium bromate. This ingredient is known for giving pizza dough a distinct, stretchy texture. However, it has also been linked to cancer. One pizza maker from Staten Island has proactively decided to switch to a new flour recipe. He stated that he prefers the taste of the new flour, even before the potential ban takes effect.