What is E536? Potassium Ferrocyanide Explained
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E536 is Potassium Ferrocyanide — a anti caking agent (synthetic) used in table salt, icing sugar.
What is E536 (Potassium Ferrocyanide)?
E536 is Potassium Ferrocyanide, a food additive classified as a anti-caking agent that prevent powders and granules clumping. A anti caking agent (synthetic) used in table salt, icing sugar. You'll find it in table salt, icing sugar, dried soups and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E536 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E536 found?
E536 (Potassium Ferrocyanide) is found in table salt, icing sugar, dried soups, baking powder, powdered drinks, seasoning mixes.
- table salt
- icing sugar
- dried soups
- baking powder
- powdered drinks
- seasoning mixes
Is E536 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E536 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Potassium Ferrocyanide to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Potassium Ferrocyanide — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E536. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide.
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E536 FAQs
What is E536 in food?
E536 is Potassium Ferrocyanide — a anti caking agent (synthetic) used in table salt, icing sugar.
Is E536 safe to eat?
EFSA has reviewed E536 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Potassium Ferrocyanide to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is E536 vegan?
E536 (Potassium Ferrocyanide) is vegan. It is derived from synthetic, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E536 halal?
E536 (Potassium Ferrocyanide) is halal. It is derived from synthetic, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA