Is Potassium Citrate Corn Free?

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Sometimes. Potassium citrate is a potassium salt of citric acid. It's used as a food additive (E number E332) for regulating acidity and as a medicine to manage conditions like kidney stones and hypokalemia (low potassium levels). The citric acid component is often derived from corn dextrose fermentation; please contact the manufacturer for details.

Potassium Citrate and the Corn Free Diet

Potassium citrate is a white crystalline powder that functions as a potassium salt of citric acid. It is widely used in the food industry primarily as an acidity regulator, with the E number E332. This compound is also used in the medical field to prevent and treat kidney stones and to manage hypokalemia, a condition characterized by low potassium levels in the body. The citric acid used in potassium citrate is often derived from the fermentation of corn dextrose, which may be a concern for those with corn allergies or intolerances.

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