potassium iodate
E917 is the European food-additive number for potassium iodate. potassium iodate (E917) is a flour treatment agent used as a food additive.
Is E917 safe or restricted?
E917 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E917 vegan or vegetarian?
potassium iodate (E917) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E917?
E917 appears in 8,843 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Sausages, Bread, and Salami / Chorizo.
- Sausages1,268
- Bread490
- Salami / Chorizo466
- Pork (General)395
- Ham335
- Processed Meat294
- Salt293
- Bread Rolls / Buns219
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E917 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added. They are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E917
- What is E917?
- E917 is the E-number for potassium iodate. potassium iodate (E917) is a flour treatment agent used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E917?
- E917 appears in 8,843 of the 5.0 million products in Forkin's catalogue, most often in Sausages, Bread, and Salami / Chorizo. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E917 vegan or vegetarian?
- potassium iodate (E917) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E917 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E917 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims. See the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.