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Electrolytes

Also known as: electrolyte blend, mineral salts

Safe

The mineral salts used as electrolytes are essential nutrients and recognized safe at typical food-use levels. People on sodium-restricted diets or with kidney disease should monitor total sodium and potassium intake from electrolyte products.

What it is

A generic term for mineral salts (typically sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium) that dissociate into ions in solution.

Added to beverages and foods to replenish minerals lost through sweat and to support hydration.

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS (individual mineral salts)

European Union — EFSA

Authorised conventional food / additives

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