Potassium Phosphate (Handling 2021 Sunset Survey) |
Overview and Survey Questions
This survey is for the substance POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE
- Uses in organic processing/handling: Allowed as an ingredient or processing aid in agricultural products labeled “made with organic (specific ingredients or food group(s)),” prohibited in agricultural products labeled “organic”. Used as a pH control in milk products. Used as a microbial nutrient (yeast food). Used as a source of mineral potassium and/or phosphorus.
- Reference on the National List: §205.605 Nonagricultural (nonorganic) substances allowed as ingredients in or on processed products labeled as “organic” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)).” (b) Synthetics allowed: Potassium phosphate—for use only in agricultural products labeled “made with organic (specific ingredients or food group(s)),” prohibited in agricultural products labeled “organic”.