AdditivesE252 - Potassium nitrate
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E252 - Potassium nitrate
Open Food Facts additive identifier: en:e252
Preservative
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Risk Level
High
Description
POTASSIUM NITRATE is a chemical compound with the chemical formula KNO3. The widespread adoption of nitrate use is more recent and is linked to the development of large-scale meat processing. potassium nitrate is still used in some food applications, such as salami, dry-cured ham, charcuterie.
Sources
EFSA Evaluation
Re‐evaluation of sodium nitrate -E 251- and potassium nitrate -E 252- as food additives
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