Potassium acetate

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Potassium acetate, salt of acetic acid which has a European approval as food additive under E 260. Acetates are mainly used as acidity regulators: they reduce excessive acidic taste.

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Incoming links (2)

E 261; Food additives (overview);

Outgoing links (2)

Acetic acid; Food additives, preservatives (e-numbers 200 - 299);

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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