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Sodium Acetate(E262)
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Sodium Acetate is a preservative — Preservative, flavoring, and pH control
Also: Sodium Salt of Acetic Acid
What it does
Preservative, flavoring, and pH control
Where you'll see it
candy, cereals, jams, jellies, oils, pasta, snacks, sauces, soups
What the research says
Moderately toxic by ingestion; skin and eye irritant
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
- Notes: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): used as a preservative, flavoring, and pH control additive in candy, cereals, fats, jams