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Potassium Carbonates (E501)
Potassium Carbonates (E501)
Also known as: Potassium carbonate, Potassium bicarbonate, Pearl ash, E501
Safe
Potassium carbonates are recognized as safe food additives by FDA and EFSA at the levels used in food. They dissociate into potassium and bicarbonate/carbonate ions and do not raise specific safety concerns at typical exposure.
E-number
EE501
What it is
Inorganic potassium salts of carbonic acid used as alkaline agents in food processing.
Acidity regulator, raising agent, and processing aid in cocoa Dutching, baked goods, and noodle production.
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1619 potassium carbonate; 184.1613 potassium bicarbonate)
European Union — EFSA
Authorised food additive (E501)
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