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 |
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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.
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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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