Potassium carbonate (INS-501i)
Food additive with stabilizing and acidity regulation role, obtained from salt or sea water. It comes in the form of E 501(i) – potassium carbonate or E 501(ii) – potassium bicarbonate (potassium hydrogen carbonate). It is also used as a support for other additives. It is added in the quantities on the recipes in dairy products, cheese, milk desserts, ice cream, emulsified fat spreads, products from vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, eggs, cereal, in pasta, doughs, pastry, confectionery and bakery products, sauces, salads, soups, broths, food supplements, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages etc.