E525 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Potassium hydroxide, otherwise known as caustic potash (KOH), is an alkalizing compound with the function of acidity regulator and synthetic technological adjuvant. It comes in the form of lumps, flakes, sticks, melts or other forms, white in color or almost white Very soluble in water Easily soluble in ethanol.
Potassium hydroxide is used, for example, to facilitate the industrial peeling of fruit and to make olives darker.
It can be used in different types of products, such as various types of baby milk, chocolate powder and cocoa derivatives, black olives, ice creams, grape juice.
There are contradictory hypotheses on the side effects of this additive: some researchers claim it is harmless, others instead that it can cause burning sensations in the mouth, throat, stomach up to hemorrhages and pains.
Therefore, in the light of these antithetical hypotheses, excessive consumption of potassium hydroxide is not recommended.
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