Potassium alginate is the potassium salt of alginic acid.
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United States | Approved | Potassium alginate |
European Union | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Philippines | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Austria | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Belgium | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Bulgaria | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Cyprus | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Czech Republic | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Denmark | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Estonia | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Finland | Approved | Potassium alginate |
France | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Germany | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Greece | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Hungary | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Ireland | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Italy | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Latvia | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Lithuania | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Luxembourg | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Malta | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Netherlands | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Poland | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Portugal | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Romania | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Slovakia | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Slovenia | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Spain | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Sweden | Approved | Potassium alginate |
United Kingdom | Approved | Potassium alginate |
Australia | Approved | Potassium alginate |
New Zealand | Approved | Potassium alginate |
E402 - Potassium alginate: Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - Alginates
E402 - Potassium alginate: Thickener and vegetable gum, derived from seaweed; used in custard mix, cordial, flavoured milk, ice blocks, thickened cream and yoghurt; in small quantities, large quantities can inhibit the absorption of some nutrients.
E402 - Potassium alginate: No known adverse effects in small quantities. Large quantities can inhibit the absorption of some nutrients.
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