Potassium Gluconate E577
acidity regulator, potassium source — Primarily fermentation-derived.
Potassium D-gluconate (C6H11KO7)
CAS: 299-27-4
Factual Regulatory Reference
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? Did You Know?
Potassium Gluconate is produced through fermentation — the same biological process used to make bread, beer, and yogurt.
Beyond food, Potassium Gluconate is also used in cosmetics, medicine, industrial applications, household products. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.
In the EU, Potassium Gluconate has a "quantum satis" authorization — Latin for "as much as needed." This means there's no specific maximum limit; manufacturers use only what's technologically necessary.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
Permitted as sequestrant and acidity regulator in various food categories.
Official EFSA LinkUnited States (FDA)
Used as nutrient supplement and sequestrant.
Japan (MHLW)
Compliant with Japanese food sanitation law.
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Natural Occurrence
This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.
Manufacturing
Produced by neutralizing gluconic acid (from glucose fermentation) with potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate. The resulting potassium gluconate is purified and crystallized.
Applications Beyond Food
Chelating agent, pH adjuster.
Potassium supplement (gentler on stomach than potassium chloride).
Rare industrial use.
Not typically used.