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Sodium Gluconate(E576)

Level 1Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Sodium Gluconate is a acidulant — Sequestering additive

Also: Gluconic Acid Sodium Salt

What it does

Sequestering additive

Where you'll see it

foods

Regulatory status

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

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a pleasant compound used as a sequestering additive