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== | == Potassium Adipate == | ||
Potassium adipate | [[File:Potassium_adipate.svg|thumb|right|Structural formula of potassium adipate]] | ||
Potassium adipate is a [[potassium]] salt of [[adipic acid]], commonly used as a food additive. It is represented by the chemical formula C_H_O_K_. As a food additive, it is known by the [[E number]] E357. | |||
== | == Chemical Properties == | ||
Potassium adipate is | Potassium adipate is a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It is derived from [[adipic acid]], a dicarboxylic acid, by neutralization with [[potassium hydroxide]]. The compound is stable under normal conditions and is used for its buffering and preservative properties. | ||
== | == Uses == | ||
In the food industry, potassium adipate is used as a [[food additive]] to regulate acidity and as a preservative. It helps maintain the stability and shelf life of food products. It is often found in [[processed foods]], [[beverages]], and [[baked goods]]. | |||
== | == Health and Safety == | ||
Potassium adipate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in accordance with good manufacturing practices. However, excessive consumption of potassium salts can lead to [[hyperkalemia]], a condition characterized by elevated levels of potassium in the blood, which can affect heart function. | |||
== | == Related Compounds == | ||
* [[Adipic acid]] | * [[Adipic acid]] | ||
* [[Potassium]] | * [[Potassium hydroxide]] | ||
* [[Sodium adipate]] | |||
== Related Pages == | |||
* [[Food additive]] | * [[Food additive]] | ||
* [[ | * [[E number]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Preservative]] | ||
[[Category:Food additives]] | [[Category:Food additives]] | ||
[[Category:Potassium compounds]] | [[Category:Potassium compounds]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Carboxylate salts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:09, 15 February 2025
Potassium Adipate[edit]
Potassium adipate is a potassium salt of adipic acid, commonly used as a food additive. It is represented by the chemical formula C_H_O_K_. As a food additive, it is known by the E number E357.
Chemical Properties[edit]
Potassium adipate is a white, crystalline powder that is soluble in water. It is derived from adipic acid, a dicarboxylic acid, by neutralization with potassium hydroxide. The compound is stable under normal conditions and is used for its buffering and preservative properties.
Uses[edit]
In the food industry, potassium adipate is used as a food additive to regulate acidity and as a preservative. It helps maintain the stability and shelf life of food products. It is often found in processed foods, beverages, and baked goods.
Health and Safety[edit]
Potassium adipate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in accordance with good manufacturing practices. However, excessive consumption of potassium salts can lead to hyperkalemia, a condition characterized by elevated levels of potassium in the blood, which can affect heart function.
