Potassium chloride
- KCl
Gelled products sweetened with artificial sweeteners. Used instead of table salt in productswith reduced sodium content (e.g. meat products, margarine). Used in the baking and confectionery industry,concentrates, dairy, meat, poultry, fish, drinks industries.
Obtained by dissolving in water and then crystallization of Sylwin and carmalite minerals.
It acts as an acidity regulator, carrier, and nutrient for yeast.
It has a bitter taste compared to sodium chloride. It supports gelation of some hydrocolloids, e.g. carrageenansApplication:
Gelled products sweetened with artificial sweeteners. Used instead of table salt in productswith reduced sodium content (e.g. meat products, margarine). Used in the baking and confectionery industry,concentrates, dairy, meat, poultry, fish, drinks industries.
Specification
- CAS number 7447-40-7
- Einecs number 231-211-8