Potassium sulphates
Learn what Potassium sulphates (E515) is, why it's added to food, whether it's safe, and which products contain it.
Moderate concernWhy is Potassium sulphates added to food?
Potassium sulphates (E515) is a colorant commonly found in: Animal products, confectionery products, fruit pastes, jams, sauces.
Permitted quantity: No daily intake limit has been established.
Is Potassium sulphates safe?
Moderate concern
No side effects have been reported at the levels used in foods.
Is Potassium sulphates banned anywhere?
✓ Not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
Is Potassium sulphates okay for kids?
Not allowed in foods intended for infants and young children.
Common foods that contain Potassium sulphates
- Animal products
- confectionery products
- fruit pastes
- jams
- sauces
See the full list of foods that contain Potassium sulphates →
How to spot Potassium sulphates on labels
Look for any of these names in the ingredients list:
- E515
- Potassium sulphates
Common misspellings to watch for:
- potasslum sulphates
- potassium suldhates
- potassium sulphdtes
- potassium $ulphates
- pota$sium sulphates
- potassium sulphate$
- potas$ium sulphates
- potassium sulphates
- potdssium sulphates
- dotassium sulphates
Better alternatives
• May cause adverse reactions in individuals with sulphate allergies. • Avoid large quantities in people with kidney failure or kidney diseases. • May interfere with medications for hypertension or diuretics, affecting the electrolyte balance. • Not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding without consulting a doctor.
Also known as
- potasslum sulphates
- potassium suldhates
- potassium sulphdtes
- potassium $ulphates
- pota$sium sulphates
- potassium sulphate$
- potas$ium sulphates
- potassium sulphates
- potdssium sulphates
- dotassium sulphates
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Frequently asked questions about Potassium sulphates
- Is Potassium sulphates safe to eat?
- No side effects have been reported at the levels used in foods.
- Is Potassium sulphates banned anywhere?
- Potassium sulphates is not currently banned in the EU or known to be restricted in other countries.
- Is Potassium sulphates safe for children?
- Not allowed in foods intended for infants and young children.
- How do I spot Potassium sulphates on a food label?
- Look for E515, Potassium sulphates in the ingredients list. It may also appear as: potasslum sulphates, potassium suldhates, potassium sulphdtes.
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