Potassium acetates (E261)
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What is Potassium acetates (E261)?
Potassium acetate (E261) is a salt of the acid in vinegar, used to control acidity and preserve foods. Your body processes it easily, and normal amounts are not a concern. It's fine for most people; if you've been told to limit potassium, it adds a little to your total.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Potassium acetates?
Yasno’s verdict on Potassium acetates: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Potassium acetates allowed in the EU?
EU status of Potassium acetates: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Regulated as a food additive by the US FDA |
What else is it called?
- Potassium acetate
- Diuretic salt
- ACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT
- Potassium ethanoate
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3063, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2013
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