E-number  · E508

E508 — Potassium Chloride

Mineral salt. Vegan.

The entry Reference notes, kept short.

What it is

E508 is potassium chloride, a mineral salt mined from natural deposits.

Why it matters

Salt substitute in low-sodium products. Also a firming agent and yeast nutrient in some baking and brewing.

What to do

Always vegan.

Sources Where the entry is drawn from.
  • Vegan Society additives database