Potassium Aluminium Sulfate (Potash Alum)
EATLABEL VERDICT
High Risk
Regulatory scrutiny or health hazard identified
-20 pts
Overview & Primary Purpose
Alum salt used for crisping noodles and pickles; poses severe concerns regarding heavy metal bioaccumulation and neurotoxicity.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
사용량 감축 권고
Strict residual aluminium limits in glass noodles
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United States (FDA)
Restricted
Restricted pickling and crisping agent
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European Union (EFSA)
Restricted
Severely restricted due to aluminium neurotoxicity
Commonly Found Foods
Glass noodlestempura flourcommercial picklesdouble-action baking powder
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Aluminium-free baking powder✓ Calcium lactate
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