Potassium Alginate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Potassium salt of alginic acid used as sodium-free texturizer and stabilizer in dietetic foods.
Official Category: Emulsifier & Stabilizer (유화제·증점안정제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Sodium-free alginate salt
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS stabilizer
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized under E402
Commonly Found Foods
Dietetic puddingshealth jellieslow-sodium beverages
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Fruit pectin✓ Acacia gum
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