Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Ingredients
- Potassium Diacetate
- Food Additive Number
- E 261(ii), INS 261(ii)
- Technologies
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
Acidity regulator
Potassium diacetate is used as a buffering agent to control the acidity of food. It can be used in low sodium recipes as replacement of sodium diacetate.
Flavoring agent
Potassium diacetate can be used as a flavoring agent to impart a vinegar taste to food products, for example potato crisps. It effectively supplies free acetic acid in a solid form without adding sodium so it can be used for the production of low salt food products or low salt powdered seasonings.
Preservation
Potassium diacetate can be used as a preservative in various processed foods such as processed meat products, ready-toeat meals, salad dressings etc. It is a sodiumfree replacement of sodium based preservatives, like sodium diacetate.
In all cases, it is advisable to carry out an initial test, so that the precise effects on product properties can be determined.
Properties
- Solubility
- Appearance
- White crystals
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Molecular Weight | 158.2 | — | — |
| Heavy metals Content | max. 10 | ppm | — |
| Lead Content | max. 2 | — | — |
| Water Content | max. 1.0 | — | — |
| Arsenic content | max. 3 | ppm | — |
| Mercury Content | max. 1 | — | — |
| Oxidisable substances (as formic acid) | max. 0.1 | — | — |
| Assay Content (Potassium Acetate) | 61.0-64.0 | — | — |
| pH (10% solution) | 4.5-5.0 | — | — |
| Relative density at 20°C | 0.83 | — | — |
| Solubility in water at 20°C | 170.0 | — | — |
| Titratable Acidity | 36.0-38.0 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Legislation
Potassium diacetate is an approved food additive according to EU and FDA legislation and JECFA (FAO/WHO). Please check local legislation for the exact dosage levels and allowed applications.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Progusta PD crystal grade is available in 25kg polyethylene lined paper bags.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Stability
Progusta PD is stable for 2 years from date of production. Physical stability and appearance can change before the end of shelf-life if the product is not stored in closed original packing, kept dry and at room temperature or if the pallets are stacked.
- Storage and Handling
Progusta PD is classified as irritant and classified with the hazardous R41 phrase: "Risk of serious damage to eyes".