Potassium Ferrocyanide (E536)

Hazard level: Low health concern

What is Potassium Ferrocyanide (E536)?

Anti-caking agent used in trace amounts in table salt to prevent clumping.

Is Potassium Ferrocyanide (E536) safe?

Potassium Ferrocyanide (E536) is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.

Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 10 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA

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Also known as

Potassium Ferrocyanide (E536) is also known as e536, калиев ферооцианид, potassium ferrocyanide — these all refer to the same ingredient.

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Where Potassium Ferrocyanide (E536) is typically found

Condiments Salts Iodised Salts Table Salts Groceries

Related additives

Salt (Sodium Chloride) Sodium Carbonates (Baking Soda) (E500) Iodine Potassium Iodate Citric Acid (E330) sunflower oil Sugar (Sucrose) Glucose (Dextrose) Palm Oil Natural Flavouring

Products containing Potassium Ferrocyanide (E536)

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