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Sodium Erythorbate
Sodium Erythorbate
Also known as: E316
Low concern
Sodium erythorbate is FDA GRAS and JECFA assigned ADI "not specified" (highest safety category). EFSA set ADI at 6 mg/kg bw/day.
Found in
15,520 products
E-number
E316
Type
antioxidant
What it is
Sodium erythorbate, the sodium salt of erythorbic acid (D-isomer of ascorbic acid).
Antioxidant and curing accelerator; reduces nitrite to nitric oxide and inhibits nitrosamine formation.
Why it's flagged
- No significant concerns at permitted use levels
What regulators actually say
"Sodium erythorbate is permitted in cured meat products in accordance with USDA FSIS regulations."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved use in cured meats per USDA FSIS regulations; GRAS in 21 CFR
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E316; ADI 6 mg/kg bw/day
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