Potassium Gluconate
Also known as: E577
Potassium gluconate is an FDA-recognized nutrient supplement and sequestrant (SCOGS no. 78) and is approved by EFSA, FDA, and JECFA.
What it is
Potassium gluconate is the potassium salt of gluconic acid (E577); an inorganic potassium source used as a mineral nutrient and sequestrant.
Used as a nutrient supplement (potassium fortification), sequestrant (chelates metals), and acidity regulator.
Why it's flagged
- caution with kidney disease (hyperkalemia risk)
- drug interactions (potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors)
What regulators actually say
"Potassium gluconate is listed in the FDA Substances Added to Food database; Used for (Technical Effect): NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENT, SEQUESTRANT; SCOGS no. 78."
"Low potassium intakes increase the risk of hypertension, especially when combined with high sodium intakes."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Listed in FDA's Substances Added to Food database; technical effects: nutrient supplement, sequestrant; SCOGS no. 78.
European Union — EFSA
Approved EU food additive E577 (acidity regulator/sequestrant).
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