Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
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Potassium Bromide
OtherPotassium bromide is an inorganic salt compound used as a washing or surface removal agent in food processing. It functions to help clean and remove unwanted materials from food surfaces during manufacturing.
Potassium Caprate
EmulsifierPotassium caprate is a potassium salt of capric acid (a saturated medium-chain fatty acid) used as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and release agent in food manufacturing. It helps improve texture, flow properties, and product stability in various food applications.
Potassium Caprylate
EmulsifierPotassium caprylate is a potassium salt of caprylic acid (an 8-carbon saturated fatty acid) used in food processing as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and release agent. It helps maintain product consistency and prevent clumping in various food applications.
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 Cyclamate--prohibited
SweetenerPotassium cyclamate is a synthetic non-nutritive sweetener that was used as a sugar substitute in food and beverages. It has been prohibited in the United States since 1969 due to safety concerns identified in animal studies, though regulatory status varies internationally.
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 Gibberellate
OtherPotassium gibberellate is a plant growth regulator derived from gibberellic acid, a naturally occurring plant hormone. It is used as a processing aid in agriculture to enhance crop growth and development, though it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
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 Glycerophosphate
OtherPotassium glycerophosphate is an inorganic salt compound containing potassium and glycerophosphate components. Its specific function in food applications remains unclear, and it is not currently approved as a food additive by the FDA.
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 Hypophosphate
OtherPotassium hypophosphate (CAS 99690-64-9) is an inorganic salt compound containing potassium and hypophosphite ions. Its specific function in food applications remains undocumented in available regulatory and scientific literature.
Potassium Hypophosphite
OtherPotassium hypophosphite (CAS 7782-87-8) is an inorganic salt compound containing phosphorus. Its specific function in food applications remains undetermined, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
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 Laurate
EmulsifierPotassium laurate is a potassium salt of lauric acid, a saturated fatty acid with 12 carbon atoms. It functions as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and lubricant in food products, helping to improve texture and prevent clumping in dry ingredients.
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 Myristate
EmulsifierPotassium myristate is a potassium salt of myristic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It functions as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and lubricant in food applications to improve texture and prevent clumping.
Potassium N-methyldithiocarbamate
OtherPotassium N-methyldithiocarbamate is an antimicrobial agent used to preserve food by inhibiting microbial growth. While not approved as a food additive by the FDA, it has been studied for potential applications in food preservation.
Potassium Nitrate
ColorantPotassium nitrate (KNO₃) is a naturally occurring salt used in food primarily as an antimicrobial preservative and color fixative in cured meats. It prevents bacterial growth, particularly Clostridium botulinum, while contributing to the characteristic pink color and salty flavor of processed meat products.
Potassium Nitrite
OtherPotassium nitrite (CAS 7758-09-0) is an inorganic salt containing potassium and nitrite ions. Its function in food applications remains poorly documented, and it is not approved as a food additive by the FDA.
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