Small, white or slightly yellow, deliquescent granules or rods.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| European Union | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Philippines | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Austria | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Belgium | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Cyprus | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Denmark | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Estonia | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Finland | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| France | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Germany | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Greece | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Hungary | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Ireland | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Italy | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Latvia | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Lithuania | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Malta | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Netherlands | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Poland | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Portugal | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Romania | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Slovakia | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Slovenia | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Spain | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Sweden | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| Australia | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
| New Zealand | Approved | Potassium nitrite |
E249 - Potassium nitrite: From the Food Intolerance Network fact-sheet titled 'How to start failsafe eating: a step by step guide'.
E249 - Potassium nitrite: Behavioural problems, asthma, breathing difficulties, headaches, dizziness, possible carcinogen. Prohibited in foods for infants and young children.
E249 - Potassium nitrite: Colour fixative and curing agent for meat; nitrites can effect the body's ability to carry oxygen, resulting in shortness of breath, dizziness and headaches; potential carcinogen; not permitted in foods for infant and young children.
E249 - Potassium nitrite: Hampshire County Council Catering Services (HC3S) recognises that additives in food may cause reactions in certain cases and therefore worked with the Hyperactive Children's Support Group.
E249 - Potassium nitrite: May cause dizziness, headaches, difficult breathing, potential carcinogen. NOT SUITABLE FOR BABIES UNDER SIX MONTHS. Causes destruction of red blood corpuscles, Cancer, Asthma. As this substance is not suitable for babies under six months we suggest it would be advisable for pregnant and lactating mothers to avoid it also unless/until it is proven safe in these circumstances.
E249 - Potassium nitrite: May cause asthmatic and allergic reactions.
E249 - Potassium nitrite: Has been linked to cancer.
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Nitrous acid potassium salt (1:1)
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
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| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
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