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Sodium Gluconate
Sodium Gluconate
Also known as: E576
Low concern
Sodium gluconate is GRAS in the US and permitted (E576) in the EU. JECFA has set 'ADI not specified' (the safest category) due to its low toxicity.
Found in
329 products
E-number
E576
Type
sequestrant, stabiliser, thickener
What it is
Sodium gluconate (E576), the sodium salt of gluconic acid.
Sequestrant, stabilizer; chelates calcium and other metal ions.
Why it's flagged
- minor sodium contribution
What regulators actually say
"Sodium gluconate is GRAS for use in food under 21 CFR 184.1768."
"E 576 sodium gluconate is included in the Union list of food additives."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS (21 CFR 184.1768)
European Union — EFSA
E576, ADI not specified
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