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Zinc Acetate
Zinc Acetate
Also known as: E650, zinc salt
Low concern
Permitted source of zinc; excess intake can cause copper deficiency.
Found in
2 products
E-number
E650
What it is
Zinc acetate, the zinc salt of acetic acid.
Flavor enhancer (E650); also used as zinc dietary source and in lozenges.
Why it's flagged
- Excess zinc → copper deficiency
What regulators actually say
"Chronic high zinc intakes can cause copper deficiency; UL for adults is 40 mg/day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved zinc source in supplements; OTC use
European Union — EFSA
E650 authorized as flavor enhancer in chewing gum
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