Potassium Citrate
Potassium citrate is a salt that helps control acidity and acts as a potassium supplement.
Found In
- Dietary supplements
- Sports drinks
- Dietary supplements
- Sports drinks
Also Known As
- E332
- Tripotassium Citrate
- E332
- Tripotassium Citrate
The Beverage Bottom Line
Potassium citrate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
Potassium citrate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
Affirmation by FDA this ingredient is generally recognized as safe as a direct human food ingredient. (GRAS FDA-Affirmed)
In 2019, dietary reference intakes for potassium were reviewed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
In 1977, the health aspects of potassium citrate were evaluated.
FDA describes (a, b) nutrition facts labeling requirements.
Learn more →EFSA European Food Safety Authority
JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Safe for intended uses.
Learn more →Health Canada
Safe for intended uses.
In 2019, dietary reference intakes for potassium were reviewed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025