Additives
Aluminium Potassium Sulphate (E522): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Firming Agent / Acidity Regulator
Traditional alum used as a firming agent in pickles and maraschino cherries. Same aluminium intake concerns as other aluminium salts. Restricted and monitored by EFSA.
- Category
- Firming Agent / Acidity Regulator
- Typically used in
- Pickles, maraschino cherries, some baked goods
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA with restrictions. EFSA aluminium concern.
- Also listed as
- Alum
- Concerns flagged
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Accumulates in the bodyNeurotoxicity concern
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2008) — Safety of aluminium from dietary intake https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2008.754
Products
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