Potassium Chloride
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Principal mineral salt substitute used to cut sodium content by up to 50% in heart-healthy packaged foods and table salts.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Restricted
Approved sodium replacer in low-sodium salts
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA affirmed 'potassium salt' labeling to encourage sodium reduction
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European Union (EFSA)
신장 질환자 주의 외 안전
EFSA authorized sodium replacer
Commonly Found Foods
Low-sodium saltsreduced-sodium soupsdiet deli meatssports drinks
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Yeast extract✓ Seaweed salt
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