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E402 - Potassium alginate

Additive: E402 - Potassium alginate

Functions: Carrier, Emulsifier, Humectant, Sequestrant, Stabilizer, Thickener

Risk of overexposure

EFSA evaluation: Re‐evaluation of alginic acid and its sodium, potassium, ammonium and calcium salts -E 400–E 404- as food additives (2017/11/10)

Names: Alginate de potassium, sel potassique de l'acide alginique