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Potassium Lactate
Potassium Lactate
Also known as: E326
Low concern
Potassium lactate is approved by FDA and EFSA. EFSA has not set a numerical ADI; lactate is a normal metabolic product.
Found in
5,358 products
E-number
E326
Type
antioxidant, emulsifier, humectant
What it is
Potassium lactate (E326), the potassium salt of lactic acid.
Antimicrobial preservative, humectant, salt substitute, acidity regulator.
Why it's flagged
- Restricted use in foods for infants under EU rules
What regulators actually say
"Potassium lactate is GRAS as a direct human food ingredient."
"Group ADI 'not specified' was established for lactic acid and lactates including potassium lactate."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1639).
European Union — EFSA
Authorised E326; ADI 'not specified'.
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