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Vitamins And Minerals: Potassium Citrate

Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Potassium citrate is often added to foods and beverages as an acidity regulator and …

What is Vitamins And Minerals: Potassium Citrate?

Potassium citrate is a potassium salt of citric acid. It is typically made by reacting citric acid with a potassium source, such as potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate. It is commonly found in both natural sources like fruits and is also manufactured for food use.

Is Vitamins And Minerals: Potassium Citrate vegan?

Vitamins And Minerals: Potassium Citrate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.

Is Vitamins And Minerals: Potassium Citrate gluten-free?

It does not contain gluten.

Is Vitamins And Minerals: Potassium Citrate a major allergen?

Potassium citrate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.

What is Vitamins And Minerals: Potassium Citrate used for?

Potassium citrate is often added to foods and beverages as an acidity regulator and a nutrient supplement.

Is Vitamins And Minerals: Potassium Citrate safe?

In the US, potassium citrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive.

Why it's used

Potassium citrate is often added to foods and beverages as an acidity regulator and a nutrient supplement. It helps control the pH of products and can contribute to the potassium content. It is frequently found in energy drinks, nutritional supplements, and dairy alternatives.

Health notes

In the US, potassium citrate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as a food additive. It is also used as a dietary supplement to provide potassium, an essential mineral. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated potassium citrate. Evidence suggests it may help prevent certain types of kidney stones by making urine less acidic.

Allergen info

Potassium citrate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. It does not contain gluten.

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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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