E332
E332: Potassium citrates
No known riskFunction: acidity regulator
What is E332?
E332 (Potassium citrates) is a acidity regulator used in processed foods.
What the research says
Salts of citric acid, used to control acidity.
Regulatory status
| European Union | Approved |
|---|---|
| United States | Approved |
Questions people ask
Is E332 (Potassium citrates) safe?
Salts of citric acid, used to control acidity.
Why is E332 added to food?
It is used as a acidity regulator.
Does E332 make a food ultra-processed?
Not on its own. E332 is not one of the cosmetic additives the NOVA system uses to identify ultra-processed foods.