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Succinic Acid
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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