Is Potassium Carbonate Safe to Eat? Understanding its Food Grade Uses
                                
                                
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                                The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists potassium carbonate as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use as a direct food ingredient when used according to good manufacturing practices. However, this safety is specific to a food-grade version and small, controlled amounts, not the raw chemical.