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Sodium Fumarate

Also known as: E365

Low concern

Sodium fumarate is the sodium salt of fumaric acid, a normal metabolic intermediate (Krebs cycle). EFSA reviewed fumarates and considered them safe at typical use levels with an acceptable daily intake.

Found in

8 products

E-number

E365

What it is

Sodium salt of fumaric acid; white crystalline acidulant/buffer.

Acidity regulator, flavoring, leavening adjuvant.

Why it's flagged

sodium content for low-sodium diets

What regulators actually say

"Fumaric acid and its calcium, ferrous, magnesium, potassium, and sodium salts may be safely used in food."

21 CFR 172.350 - Fumaric acid and salts — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Fumaric acid and salts GRAS under 21 CFR 172.350; permitted as direct food additives.

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food additive E365; ADI 6 mg/kg bw/day (as fumaric acid).

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