Emulsifier · CAS 64366-24-1
Carrageenan, Potassium Salt of
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Carrageenan, Potassium Salt of is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Carrageenan, Potassium Salt of is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Carrageenan, Potassium Salt of: no OFF product match; CAS 64366-24-1 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 64366-24-1 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Carrageenan, Potassium Salt of?
Carrageenan, Potassium Salt of (CAS 64366-24-1) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, stabilizer or thickener.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Carrageenan, Potassium Salt of
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carrageenan, Potassium Salt of safe to consume?
Carrageenan, Potassium Salt of scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 64366-24-1, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Carrageenan, Potassium Salt of used for in food?
Carrageenan, Potassium Salt of (CAS 64366-24-1) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, stabilizer or thickener (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.