Sodium sulphates (E514)
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What is Sodium sulphates (E514)?
Sodium sulphate (E514) is a mineral salt used to control acidity and as a filler. Normal amounts are not a concern. It's fine; very large amounts draw water into the gut and can cause loose stools.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Sodium sulphates?
Yasno’s verdict on Sodium sulphates: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Sodium sulphates allowed in the EU?
EU status of Sodium sulphates: 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 sulphate
- Sodium sulfate
Sources
- Safety evaluation of sulfates, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), 2000
- Sodium hydrogen sulfate: JECFA evaluation, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), 2009
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