New York's beloved pizza and bagel scene may be on the cusp of a significant change, as a proposed ban on the additive potassium bromate gains traction.

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The proposed ban on potassium bromate, a chemical used in bromated flour,has the potential to reshape the dough-making practices of pizzerias and bagel shops across New York.

According to the report, the ban could chaange the way these establishments make their dough, potentially improving the quality of the city's famous foods.

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A proposed additive ban could change New York's pizza and bagels , some say for the better.

One of the key components of their thin-crust pies, bromated flour,which contains a suspected carcinogen, was recenly discovered by Salvatore Lo Duca while working in his family's Brooklyn pizzeria.

He began tweaking the original recipe with unexpected results.

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However, some argue that the move away from bromated flour could ultimately improve the quality of slices across the city by allowing for more well-fermented doughs.

A one-year grace period, plus additional time to go through unexpired bags, will be offered to businesses to continue using the additive.

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The proposed ban has raised fears for the city's most iconic foods, but some argue it's a necessary step towards improving the quality of the city's famous foods .

According to the report, the ban could change the way these establishments make their dough, potentially improving the quality of the city's famous foods.