Sodium acetate
What is Sodium acetate?
Sodium acetate is the sodium salt of acetic acid, a common and weak acid. It can be produced industrially by reacting acetic acid with sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide. It is a colourless, crystalline solid that is soluble in water.
Is Sodium acetate vegan?
Sodium acetate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium acetate gluten-free?
It is not a source of gluten.
Is Sodium acetate a major allergen?
Sodium acetate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Sodium acetate used for?
Sodium acetate is used as a food additive for its flavour-enhancing and preservative properties.
Is Sodium acetate safe?
Sodium acetate is authorised as a food additive in the UK and is listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Sodium acetate is used as a food additive for its flavour-enhancing and preservative properties. It can help to regulate acidity and act as a buffering agent in foods. It is commonly found in processed meats, such as ham, and in some confectionery products.
Health notes
Sodium acetate is authorised as a food additive in the UK and is listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. European food safety authorities, including EFSA, have evaluated sodium acetate. JECFA has also evaluated it and set an acceptable daily intake. At typical levels of consumption found in food, it is not associated with adverse health effects.
Allergen info
Sodium acetate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not a source of gluten.
Foods that contain Sodium acetate
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