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Sodium Thiosulfate(E539)

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Sodium Thiosulfate is a antioxidant — Antioxidant for sliced potatoes; stabilizer for iodized salt

What it does

Antioxidant for sliced potatoes; stabilizer for iodized salt

Where you'll see it

sliced potatoes, french fries, iodized salt

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • EU: approved
  • Notes: ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): an antioxidant used to protect sliced potatoes and uncooked french fries from browning