Why fortify with potassium?
Why choose PURAC potassium sources?
Properties of potassium sources
Mineral calculator

Why fortify with potassium?
Together with sodium, potassium is essential for the maintenance of normal osmotic pressure within cells. Increased potassium intake and reduced sodium intake may help to lower blood pressure and the risk of coronary thrombosis and stroke. The widespread lack of potassium in modern diets is largely due to modern processing and high levels of salt added to most processed foods, which robs the body of vital potassium.

Why choose PURAC potassium sources?
PURAC offers two potassium sources, PURASAL P (potassium lactate) and GLUCONAL K (potassium gluconate). Both potassium sources are generally permitted to be used in food applications. PURASAL P has excellent organoleptic properties and is therefore a good potassium source for the fortification of most food products. GLUCONAL K also complies with USP and therefore has a strong position in VMS and pharmaceutical applications. PURASAL P is supplied in liquid form and GLUCONAL K in a granulated powder form.

 

PURASAL P GLUCONAL K

Potassium lactate Potassium gluconate

Properties of potassium sources
Properties of potassium lactate and gluconate in comparison with other potassium sources.

 

Mineral calculator
Use the mineral calculator to determine the amount of PURASAL P or GLUCONAL K that must be added to your product.