Potassium Iodate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Oxidation-resistant iodate compound preserving iodine potency in hot, humid tropical storehouses.
Official Category: Nutritional Enrichment (영양강화제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Tropical heat-stable iodizing salt
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Dough conditioner and nutrient
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
WHO recommended iodate form
Commonly Found Foods
Commercial iodized saltenriched baker's doughs
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Potassium iodide
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