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Succinic Acid(E363)

Level 2Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary

Succinic Acid is a acidulant — Buffer and neutralizing additive in food processing

What it does

Buffer and neutralizing additive in food processing

Where you'll see it

food processing

Regulatory status

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

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a buffer and neutralizing additive in food processing; has been employed medicinally as a laxative