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Sodium Sulphate

Also known as: E514i, E514

Low concern

Sodium sulfate is GRAS in the U.S. and EFSA permits it as authorized food additive E514.

Found in
94 products
E-number
E514

What it is

Sodium sulfate (Na2SO4), a sodium salt of sulfuric acid.

Acidity regulator; processing aid; diluent for color additives.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Sodium sulfate (Na2SO4)... is generally recognized as safe when used as a boiler water additive in accordance with good manufacturing practice."

"EFSA concluded that the use of sodium sulfates as food additives is not of safety concern at the proposed uses and use levels."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS 21 CFR 186.1797

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food additive E514

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