E261 Potassium acetate — is it halal?
Description
Potassium acetates — a salt of acetic acid, an acidity regulator and preservative. Made by neutralising acetic acid with a base (c10); the acid itself comes from synthesis, alcohol fermentation, wood (c1–c6, see E260). Possible links through the acid: alcohol (c2–c4), meat extract/peptone, gelatin, vinegar eels (c7–c9).
Names: Ацетат калия · Potassium acetate · أسيتات البوتاسيوم
Also known as: E 261, INS 261, Potassium acetates, Potassium diacetate, Ацетаты калия, Диацетат калия, 乙酸钾, أسيتات البوتاسيوم
Category: Preservatives
Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008
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