Potassium carbonate, E501 (i), is a subclass of Potassium carbonates (E501 ). Potassium carbonate is used in the production of soap and glass.
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The function(s) performed by the food additive when used in cooking.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| European Union | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Philippines | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Austria | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Belgium | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Cyprus | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Denmark | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Estonia | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Finland | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| France | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Germany | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Greece | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Hungary | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Ireland | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Italy | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Latvia | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Lithuania | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Malta | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Netherlands | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Poland | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Portugal | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Romania | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Slovakia | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Slovenia | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Spain | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Sweden | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| Australia | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
| New Zealand | Approved | Potassium carbonate |
E501 - Potassium carbonates: Miscellaneous - Acids and Salts: Carbonates
E501 - Potassium carbonates: Mineral salt, adjusting and modifying agent. Used as gastric antacid and to replenish electrolytes in the body, cocoa, confectionary, custard powder and as for 500. No known adverse effects.
E501 - Potassium carbonates: No known adverse effects.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
Potassium carbonates
Carbonate of potash
Carbonic acid potassium salt (1:2)
Dipotassium carbonate
Pearl ash
Salt of tartar
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
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| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Wikipedia |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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