POTASSIUM NITRATE

Also known as: NITER, SALTPETER, NITRIC ACID POTASSIUM SALT, InChI=1S/K.NO3/c, 2-1(3)4/q+1, -1, InChIKey: FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

preservative

United States (FDA)

Approved

Technical function: ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT,<br /> COLOR OR COLORING ADJUNCT,<br /> FLAVOR ENHANCER,<br /> FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT

CAS Number: 7757-79-1

172.160; 181.33; 181.34

European Union (EFSA)

EU regulatory status has not yet been reviewed for this additive. See the FDA inventory for US regulatory details.

Sources: FDA Substances Added to Food, EFSA opinions, EU Regulation 1333/2008, IARC monographs

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