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Potassium Propionate
In plain words
The short version
The potassium salt of propionic acid — sodium-free bakery antifungal.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI not specified — considered safe. Propionate is a normal short-chain fatty acid from colonic fermentation; dietary additions are metabolized identically.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.