Thickener · EU 337
Potassium Sodium Tartrate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Potassium Sodium Tartrate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. The European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Potassium Sodium Tartrate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Potassium Sodium Tartrate: the EU E-number regulatory record
Potassium Sodium Tartrate: no OFF product match; EU code 337 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 337 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Thickener | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | 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.
Potassium Sodium Tartrate: what it is
Potassium Sodium Tartrate is a food additive (337) classified as thickener.
Health Concerns
- Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
How Potassium Sodium Tartrate compares to its catalog-profile peers nationwide
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 Potassium Sodium Tartrate safe to consume?
Potassium Sodium Tartrate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 337 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Potassium Sodium Tartrate used for in food?
Potassium Sodium Tartrate (337) is catalogued for Sauces, soups, dairy products, baked goods; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with Potassium Sodium Tartrate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Potassium Sodium Tartrate: Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.