Potassium Hydroxide (E525)
E525
Hazard level: Low health concern
Acidity regulator / anti-caking agent (E500–599)
What is Potassium Hydroxide (E525)?
Alkaline compound used in small amounts to regulate acidity and in the processing of cocoa and olives.
Is Potassium Hydroxide (E525) safe?
Potassium Hydroxide (E525) is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.
Score impact:
−1 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)
Found in 4 of 12,853 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.
Regulatory sources: EFSA
Also known as
Potassium Hydroxide (E525) is also known as e525, калиев хидроксид, potassium hydroxide — these all refer to the same ingredient.
potassium hydroxide
калиев хидроксид
e525
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