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Succinic Acid

Also known as: E363, Asuccin, Amber acid, 1/2-Ethanedicarboxylic acid, Butanedioic acid

Low concern

Succinic acid (E363) is GRAS in the US and authorized in the EU. It occurs naturally in foods such as cheese, wine, and broccoli.

Found in
611 products
E-number
E363

What it is

Succinic acid, a dicarboxylic acid found naturally in many foods.

Acidity regulator, flavor enhancer.

What regulators actually say

"Succinic acid... is generally recognized as safe when used in accordance with good manufacturing practice."

"E 363 Succinic acid - authorized food additive in the EU."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS per 21 CFR 184.1091

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food additive E363 under EU Regulation 1129/2011

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