E332 — Potassium citrates
E332 (Potassium citrates), a acidity regulator, is rated "safe": no significant concern. The potassium salts of citric acid. Used as a buffering agent and to lower sodium in processed foods. Also a medical kidney-stone preventer.
What is Potassium citrates?
The potassium salts of citric acid. Used to control acidity and to reduce sodium content in cheese, drinks, and supplements. Also used medically to alkalise urine and prevent kidney stones.
What does it do to the body?
Your body uses citrate as energy and the potassium normally. People with kidney disease who must restrict potassium should be aware. Otherwise no safety concern.
What regulators say
EFSA and the FDA both treat it as a safe additive with no numerical limit.
Risk rating: Safe
Cleared by EFSA with no significant concern at typical dietary exposure. Common, well-studied, and not a reason to put a product back on the shelf.