Sodium diacetate (E262(ii))
- Food Fine
What is Sodium diacetate (E262(ii))?
Sodium diacetate is a mix of sodium acetate and the acid in vinegar, used to preserve bread and meats and add a vinegar tang. It breaks down into substances your body handles every day, and safety reviews found no public-health concern. It's fine at normal amounts; it does add some salt to your diet.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Sodium diacetate?
Yasno’s verdict on Sodium diacetate: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Sodium diacetate allowed in the EU?
EU status of Sodium diacetate: Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Listed in Yasno’s EU regulatory data, with no further details recorded | Not recorded |
What else is it called?
- Sodium diacetate
Sources
- JECFA evaluation of sodium diacetate, WHO/JECFA, 1973
- SCOGS review of sodium diacetate, FDA, 1977
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