Potassium adipate
Learn what Potassium adipate (E357) is, why it's added to food, whether it's safe, and which products contain it.
Low concernWhat is Potassium adipate?
Food additive with functions as an acidity regulator, hardening agent, leavening agent, and flavoring. It is a chemical compound used in various powders for preparing desserts or drinks, in fruit-flavored desserts or jelly-like products, in amounts up to 6g/kg. It is considered a dangerous additive with carcinogenic potential. Adipates are also considered pollutants of water, air, and soil, originating from the burning of urban household waste, industrial wastewater, etc., and have the disadvantage of being very difficult to decompose.
Why is Potassium adipate added to food?
Potassium adipate (E357) is a hardening agent commonly found in: Desserts, drinks, jellies.
Permitted quantity: The maximum daily dose for human consumption is up to 5 mg/kg body weight.
Is Potassium adipate banned anywhere?
✓ Not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
Is Potassium adipate okay for kids?
Not permitted in foods intended for infants and young children.
Common foods that contain Potassium adipate
- Desserts
- drinks
- jellies
How to spot Potassium adipate on labels
Look for any of these names in the ingredients list:
- E357
- Potassium adipate
Common misspellings to watch for:
- potassium adipdte
- potas$ium adipate
- potassium ddipate
- pota$sium adipate
- potassium adidate
- potassium adlpate
- dotassium adipate
- potdssium adipate
- potasslum adipate
- potassium adipate
Better alternatives
• Not recommended for individuals with kidney failure, as excessive potassium may affect kidney function. • People undergoing treatment for high blood pressure or taking diuretics should avoid excessive consumption due to the risk of electrolyte imbalances. • Substances with carcinogenic potential.
Also known as
- potassium adipdte
- potas$ium adipate
- potassium ddipate
- pota$sium adipate
- potassium adidate
- potassium adlpate
- dotassium adipate
- potdssium adipate
- potasslum adipate
- potassium adipate
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Frequently asked questions about Potassium adipate
- Is Potassium adipate safe to eat?
- Potassium adipate has a harm level of 1 out of 3. Low concern.
- Is Potassium adipate banned anywhere?
- Potassium adipate is not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
- Is Potassium adipate safe for children?
- Not permitted in foods intended for infants and young children.
- How do I spot Potassium adipate on a food label?
- Look for E357, Potassium adipate in the ingredients list. It may also appear as: potassium adipdte, potas$ium adipate, potassium ddipate.
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