Potassium Stearate Side Effects

Suggested Dosage

Ingestion of Potassium Stearate in large quantity may hurt our health, please follow the guideline of using Potassium Stearate: ADI 0-25 mg/kg bw

* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO
Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Potassium Stearate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Potassium Stearate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Potassium Stearate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Potassium Stearate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

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