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Sodium Potassium Tartrate(E337)

Level 1Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Sodium Potassium Tartrate is a acidulant — Buffer for confections, jellies, jams

Also: Rochelle Salt

What it does

Buffer for confections, jellies, jams

Where you'll see it

confections, fruit jelly preserves, jams, cheese

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • EU: approved
  • Notes: NUL; medicinally cathartic

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a buffer for confections, fruit jelly preserves, and jams; also used in cheese