Emulsifier · CAS 304-59-6
Sodium Potassium Tartrate
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, Sodium Potassium Tartrate 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). By tracked product count it ranks #406 of 417.
- #406 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Sodium Potassium Tartrate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #406 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (0th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #406 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Sodium Potassium Tartrate: composite 4/5 (Low Risk) with FDA Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | 304-59-6 | CAS Registry |
| 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 | 1 | 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 Sodium Potassium Tartrate?
Sodium Potassium Tartrate (CAS 304-59-6) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, ph control agent, sequestrant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Sodium Potassium Tartrate
Product-count (1) 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 Sodium Potassium Tartrate safe to consume?
Sodium Potassium Tartrate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. In the lower-concern band the federal listing is the primary signal. Moderation still applies to any additive.
What is Sodium Potassium Tartrate used for in food?
Sodium Potassium Tartrate is commonly used as: emulsifier or emulsifier salt, ph control agent, sequestrant. It belongs to the Emulsifier category of food additives.
Where does Sodium Potassium Tartrate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #406 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.