01 / 04What it is
E525 in plain English
Alkali used to adjust acidity.
02 / 04Why it's used
It tunes the pH.
To maintain a precise pH window — flavour, colour stability and preservative efficacy all hinge on it.
acidity regulator
03 / 04Health concerns
No meaningful safety concern.
Recognised safe by EFSA, FDA and FSANZ at typical exposure.
04 / 04Regulatory status
How the world's regulators rule
- Australia · FSANZ
- Permitted
- Banned jurisdictions
- None recorded
- Filtr risk tier
- Safe
- Filtr score penalty
- −0 points
- Category
- Acidity regulator
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