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Potassium Acetate

Also known as: E261

Low concern

Potassium acetate is an authorized food additive used as an acidity regulator and preservative. It is generally recognized as safe at food levels; the principal consideration is potassium content for individuals on potassium-restricted diets.

Found in
671 products
E-number
E261
Type
preservative

What it is

Potassium acetate (E261), the potassium salt of acetic acid.

Acidity regulator and preservative.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Potassium acetate (CAS Reg. No. 127-08-2) is the chemical compound K(C2H3O2)... GRAS when used in food in accordance with good manufacturing practice."

"E261 Potassium acetates are authorised additives at quantum satis."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS — 21 CFR 184.1639

European Union — EFSA

Authorised food additive E261; permitted at quantum satis levels

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