Succinic acid (E363)
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What is Succinic acid (E363)?
Succinic acid (E363) is a naturally occurring acid that adds a rich, slightly sour taste to soups and seasonings. Your body produces and uses it every day for energy. It's fine at normal amounts; only the concentrated raw powder can harm the eyes.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Succinic acid?
Yasno’s verdict on Succinic acid: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Succinic acid allowed in the EU?
EU status of Succinic acid: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Regulated as a food additive by the US FDA |
What else is it called?
- butanedioic acid
- Amber acid
- Asuccin
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3122, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2011
- Call for data on fumaric acid (E 297) and succinic acid (E 363): background document, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2024
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