Food Additive Database
3,972 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.
Showing 3313–3336 of 3,972 additives
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 Palmitate
EmulsifierPotassium palmitate is a salt form of palmitic acid that functions as an emulsifier and anti-caking agent in food products. It helps maintain texture and prevent clumping in dry food formulations while improving mixing properties in emulsified products.
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 Permanganate
EmulsifierPotassium permanganate (CAS 7722-64-7) is a potassium salt of permanganic acid used in food processing as an anticaking agent, free-flow agent, and formulation aid. It functions to prevent caking in powdered foods and improve product flow characteristics.
Potassium Persulfate
OtherPotassium persulfate (CAS 7727-21-1) is an oxidizing agent occasionally used as a surface-active agent in food processing. It is not approved as a food additive by the FDA and has no established safe use levels in food.
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 Salts Of Fatty Acids
EmulsifierPotassium salts of fatty acids are emulsifiers and anti-caking agents derived from the potassium salts of long-chain fatty acids. They are used in food manufacturing to improve texture, prevent clumping, and stabilize emulsions in various processed foods.
Potassium Sorbate
ColorantPotassium sorbate (CAS 24634-61-5) is a potassium salt of sorbic acid widely used as an antimicrobial preservative in food products. It functions to inhibit the growth of molds, yeasts, and some bacteria, extending shelf life while maintaining food safety and quality.
Potassium Stearate
StabilizerPotassium stearate is a potassium salt of stearic acid used in food manufacturing as a stabilizer, lubricant, and antimicrobial agent. It helps maintain product consistency and shelf stability in various processed foods and beverages.
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 Sulfite
OtherPotassium sulfite (CAS 10117-38-1) is an inorganic salt compound used primarily as a preservative and antioxidant in food products. It functions to inhibit microbial growth and prevent oxidation, though its specific applications in modern food manufacturing remain limited.
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.
Prenyl Acetate
FlavoringPrenyl acetate (CAS 1191-16-8) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, floral, and herbal notes in food products. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA but has been used in limited flavoring applications.
Prenyl Benzoate
FlavoringPrenyl benzoate is an organic compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA, though it has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Prenyl Caproate
FlavoringPrenyl Caproate (CAS 76649-22-4) is a synthetic flavoring compound used to impart fruity, floral, or tropical notes to food and beverage products. It functions as a flavoring agent or adjuvant in the food industry, contributing aromatic qualities to enhance product appeal.
Prenyl Formate
FlavoringPrenyl formate (CAS 68480-28-4) is an organic ester compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It is not currently approved as a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) substance by the FDA and has limited regulatory authorization in most countries.
Prenyl Isobutyrate
FlavoringPrenyl isobutyrate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and tropical taste profiles in food products. It is not approved as a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) substance by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Prenyl Thioacetate
FlavoringPrenyl thioacetate is a synthetic flavoring compound used to create fruity and tropical flavor notes in food products. It is not approved as a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) substance by the FDA but has no reported adverse events or recalls associated with its use.
Prenylthiol
FlavoringPrenylthiol (CAS 5287-45-6) is an organic sulfur compound used as a flavoring agent in food products. It contributes characteristic aromatic and taste properties to various food formulations.
Prickly Ash Bark Extract (xanthoxylum Spp.)
FlavoringPrickly Ash Bark Extract is a natural flavoring agent derived from the bark of Xanthoxylum species plants, commonly used to impart citrusy and spicy flavor notes in food products. It is a botanical extract that functions as a flavoring adjuvant in culinary and food manufacturing applications.
Page 139 of 166