Sodium Acetate And Lactates
What is Sodium Acetate And Lactates?
Sodium acetate and lactates are salts used together as a preservative and to control acidity. Sodium acetate is the salt of acetic acid, commonly known as vinegar. Lactates are salts derived from lactic acid, which is produced by the fermentation of sugars.
Is Sodium Acetate And Lactates vegan?
Sodium Acetate And Lactates is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Acetate And Lactates gluten-free?
Sodium acetate and lactates are not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens and do not contain gluten.
Is Sodium Acetate And Lactates a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sodium Acetate And Lactates used for?
Manufacturers add sodium acetate and lactates to processed meats, poultry, and fish to help preserve them and improve flavor and texture.
Is Sodium Acetate And Lactates safe?
Sodium acetate and lactates are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add sodium acetate and lactates to processed meats, poultry, and fish to help preserve them and improve flavor and texture. They work by lowering the pH of the food, which inhibits the growth of spoilage microorganisms.
Health notes
Sodium acetate and lactates are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. Both compounds are naturally present in the body and are metabolized through normal metabolic pathways. JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has evaluated these substances and found them to be safe for consumption at typical levels. There are no significant controversies or health concerns associated with their use at permitted levels in food.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Sodium acetate and lactates are not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens and do not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Sodium Acetate And Lactates
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Canadian Fish Exporters Inc.
Southwest Shrimp Burger, Shrimp
High in sodium — 30% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving
124kcal
11.5Protein
2.2Fat
15.0Carbs
TAMPA BAY FISHERIES, INC.
Bacon Cheddar Salmon Burger, Bacon Cheddar Salmon
High in sodium — 22% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving
265kcal
21.2Protein
18.2Fat
2.9Carbs
Canadian Fish Exporters Inc.
Bacon Cheddar Shrimp Burger, Bacon; Cheddar
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 40% DV per serving
177kcal
15.9Protein
9.7Fat
7.1Carbs
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