Acidity regulator

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In food science, an acidity regulator is a food additive that controls the acidity or alkalinity of a food .[1]

Codex Alimentarius list

Codex Alimentarius name INS
number
Authorizations
EU AU-NZ CAN USA
Aluminium potassium sulfate 522 [note 1] [note 2] GRAS: C.F.R. 182.1131
References: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Notes and references

Notes

  1. Only in egg white (< 30 mg/kg as total Al) or in candied, crystallized and glacé fruit and vegetables (< 200 mg/kg as total Al): Annex IV, Directive 95/2/EC.
  2. These compounds are not permitted as stabilizing agents in Canada (Table IV to Division B.16, Food and Drugs Regulations), but have other permitted uses as food additives.

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