Safe Food Additives
1,518 substances with no significant safety concerns based on current FDA and EFSA assessments.
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Potassium Bicarbonate
LeaveningPotassium bicarbonate (KHCO₃) is an inorganic salt approved as a food additive that functions primarily as a leavening agent in baked goods and other foods. It releases carbon dioxide when heated or mixed with acidic ingredients, helping products rise, while also serving as a pH control agent and nutrient supplement.
Potassium Carbonate
FlavoringPotassium carbonate is an inorganic salt compound designated as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. It functions as a flavoring agent, leavening agent, pH control agent, and nutrient supplement in food manufacturing, with no reported adverse events or recalls in FDA records.
Potassium Caseinate
NutrientPotassium caseinate is a salt derived from casein, a milk protein, that serves as a nutrient supplement and enzyme in food products. It is widely used to enhance protein content, improve texture, and stabilize formulations in various food and beverage applications.
Potassium Chloride
FlavoringPotassium chloride is a mineral salt containing potassium and chloride ions that functions as a nutrient supplement, flavor enhancer, and processing aid in food production. It is commonly used as a sodium chloride replacement in reduced-sodium products and as a multi-functional ingredient in fermentation, pH control, and food stabilization.
Potassium Citrate
EmulsifierPotassium citrate (CAS 6100-05-6) is a salt of citric acid commonly used in food as an emulsifier, pH control agent, and nutrient supplement. It helps stabilize food products, maintain acidity levels, and enhance flavor while providing dietary potassium.
Potassium Fumarate
NutrientPotassium fumarate is a potassium salt of fumaric acid used as a nutrient supplement in food products. It provides an additional source of potassium, an essential mineral important for various physiological functions, and is utilized in select food applications.
Potassium Gluconate
NutrientPotassium gluconate is a potassium salt of gluconic acid used as a nutrient supplement and sequestrant in food products. It provides bioavailable potassium to help meet dietary requirements and can bind metal ions to preserve food quality.
Potassium Hydroxide
StabilizerPotassium hydroxide is a strong alkaline compound used in food processing as a pH control agent, stabilizer, and processing aid. It is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and serves functions including surface removal, formulation assistance, and maintaining product stability in various food applications.
Potassium Iodate
NutrientPotassium iodate is an inorganic salt used as a dough strengthener, flour treating agent, and iodine nutrient supplement in baked goods. It functions as an oxidizing agent that improves dough elasticity and bread quality while fortifying flour with essential iodine.
Potassium Iodide
NutrientPotassium iodide (KI) is an inorganic salt containing iodine that serves as a nutrient supplement in foods and pharmaceuticals. It is commonly added to table salt and other food products to prevent iodine deficiency disorders, particularly in regions with insufficient dietary iodine intake.
Potassium Lactate
FlavoringPotassium lactate is the potassium salt of lactic acid, a naturally occurring organic compound. It functions as a flavor enhancer in food products, helping to amplify and balance taste profiles while also serving preservative properties in some applications.
Potassium Metabisulfite
ColorantPotassium metabisulfite is a chemical preservative and processing aid used in food and beverage production. It functions as an antimicrobial agent, antioxidant, and flour treatment compound, commonly employed in wine, dried fruits, and other food products to prevent spoilage and oxidation.
Potassium Oleate
EmulsifierPotassium oleate is a potassium salt of oleic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid. It functions as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and antimicrobial agent in food formulations, helping to blend ingredients that don't naturally mix and extend shelf life.
Potassium Pectinate
EmulsifierPotassium pectinate is a salt derivative of pectin, a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in plant cell walls. It functions as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent in food products, helping maintain texture and prevent ingredient separation.
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic
StabilizerPotassium phosphate, monobasic (KH2PO4) is an inorganic salt used in food processing as a stabilizer, pH control agent, and nutrient supplement. It helps maintain food texture, regulate acidity, and support fermentation processes in various food and beverage applications.
Potassium Phosphate, Tribasic
EmulsifierPotassium phosphate, tribasic (also known as tripotassium phosphate) is an inorganic salt used in food processing as an emulsifier, pH control agent, and stabilizer. It helps maintain texture and consistency in processed foods while regulating acidity levels.
Potassium Polymetaphosphate
EmulsifierPotassium polymetaphosphate is a food additive composed of chains of phosphate groups bonded with potassium. It functions as an emulsifier and humectant, helping to maintain moisture and improve texture stability in processed foods.
Potassium Pyrophosphate
EmulsifierPotassium pyrophosphate is an inorganic salt used as an emulsifier and texturizer in food products. It helps maintain product stability and texture by preventing ingredient separation and controlling moisture content.
Potassium Sulfate
FlavoringPotassium sulfate is an inorganic salt commonly used in food production as a flavor enhancer and processing aid. It functions to improve taste profiles and support fermentation and malting processes in beverage and grain-based food manufacturing.
Potassium Tripolyphosphate
NutrientPotassium tripolyphosphate (KTPP) is a phosphate salt used as a nutrient supplement and texturizer in food products. It helps retain moisture in processed meats and seafood while providing potassium and phosphorus as nutritional contributions.
Potato Starch
FlavoringPotato starch is a carbohydrate extracted from potatoes, widely used in food manufacturing as a thickener, stabilizer, and texturizer. It serves multiple functional roles in processed foods, from improving texture to providing nutritional value, and is derived from a common, naturally occurring food source.
Propane
OtherPropane is a hydrocarbon gas used as a propellant in food aerosol products to dispense contents under pressure. It is not approved as a direct food additive by the FDA but is permitted in specific applications where food contact is indirect.
Propenyl Propyl Disulfide
FlavoringPropenyl propyl disulfide is an organosulfur flavoring compound that occurs naturally in various foods, particularly those in the allium family such as garlic and onions. It is used in food manufacturing as a flavoring agent to impart characteristic savory and sulfurous notes to processed foods.
Propionaldehyde
FlavoringPropionaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It imparts a fruity, almond-like aroma and is employed in small quantities to enhance flavor profiles in various food applications.
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