preservative INS 283
Potassium Propionate E283
antimicrobial — Primarily synthetic.
🇪🇺 EU: Approved
🇺🇸 USA: Approved
🇯🇵 Japan: Approved
🇦🇺 AU/NZ: Approved
🇨🇦 Canada: Approved
Scientific Name
Potassium propanoate
CAS: 327-62-8
Data verified: 2026-04-04
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Detailed Regulatory Assessment
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European Union (EFSA)
approved Max: varies by food category mg/kg
None
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United States (FDA)
approved GRAS
Generally recognized as safe
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Japan (MHLW)
approved Cat: 指定添加物
Compliant with Japanese food sanitation law.
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
Not specified (ADI not limited)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Not specified
Everyday Perspective
For a 60kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:
Natural Occurrence
This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.
Manufacturing
Method: chemical synthesis
Produced by neutralizing propionic acid with potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potassium Propionate (E283)?
Potassium Propionate (E283) is a preservative used in food products. It is antimicrobial and synthetic. The potassium salt of propionic acid, used as a mold and rope bacteria inhibitor in baked goods.
What is the ADI for Potassium Propionate?
The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) for Potassium Propionate is Not specified (ADI not limited) as established by JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives). ADI represents the amount that can be consumed daily over a lifetime without appreciable health risk.
What foods contain Potassium Propionate?
Potassium Propionate is used in various food categories including Bread and rolls. It is used as a preservative in these products.
Is Potassium Propionate the same as Potassium propanoate?
Yes, Potassium Propionate is also known as Potassium propanoate, Propionic acid potassium salt. These are different names for the same substance.