Potassium Citrate Side Effects

Potassium Citrate, CAS# 866-84-2, is a organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White, hygroscopic, granular powder or transparent crystals. Potassium Citrate is widely used as acidulants. It is widely accepted as safe food acidulant in many countries.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported for this food acidulant . Potassium Citrate might cause allergic reaction in specific groups of individuals.

Suggested Dosage

As Potassium Citrate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Potassium Citrate for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Potassium Citrate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Potassium Citrate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Potassium Citrate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Potassium Citrate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status

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