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Potassium Oleate

Low concern

Potassium oleate is a soap formed from a common dietary fatty acid (oleic acid). When used as a food additive, it functions as an emulsifier at low levels.

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What it is

Potassium oleate is the potassium salt of oleic acid, a fatty acid soap.

Functions as an emulsifier in food applications and as a surfactant in personal care products.

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Oleic acid derived from edible sources is GRAS for use as a food additive under 21 CFR 172.860.

European Union — EFSA

Salts of fatty acids (E 470a/E 470b) are permitted food additives when sourced from edible fats.

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