Ingredient

Sodium Acid Sulfate

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Sodium acid sulfate is used as an acidulant, meaning it makes foods more acidic. …

What it is

Sodium acid sulfate is an acidic salt. It is made by reacting sulfuric acid with sodium chloride. It is used as a food ingredient to lower pH.

Why it's used

Sodium acid sulfate is used as an acidulant, meaning it makes foods more acidic. This can help preserve food, enhance flavors, and act as a leavening agent in baked goods. It is often found in cakes, cupcakes, pastries, and deli salads.

Health notes

In the United States, sodium acid sulfate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used for its intended purpose. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated it. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Sodium acid sulfate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Sodium Acid Sulfate

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KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE Raspberry Chocolate Filled Gourmet Cupcakes, Raspberry Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 398kcal 2.4Protein 21.7Fat 48.2Carbs KIMBERLEY'S BAKESHOPPE Triple Chocolate Filled Gourmet Cupcakes, Triple Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 398kcal 3.6Protein 21.7Fat 49.4Carbs NOT A BRANDED ITEM Very Vanilla Jumbo Cupcake, Very Vanilla Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 62% DV per serving 400kcal 2.4Protein 22.4Fat 49.4Carbs NOT A BRANDED ITEM Salted Caramel Dessert Bar, Salted Caramel Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 420kcal 4Protein 18Fat 60Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Triple Chocolate Cupcakes Filled With Creamy Chocolatey Fudge Topped With Velvety Chocolate Frosting And Chocolate Sprinkles, Triple Chocolate Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in added sugars — 56% DV per serving 398kcal 3.6Protein 21.7Fat 49.4Carbs Heinz Frozen Food Company Seasoned Shredded Potatoes French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings 151kcal 1.2Protein 9.3Fat 15.1Carbs General Mills, Inc. Garlic Butter Flavor Pull-Apart Bites, Garlic Butter Crusts & Dough 271kcal 6.2Protein 8.3Fat 43.8Carbs Poly-Pak Industries, Inc. Mini Donuts Caramel Crunch Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 348kcal 4.3Protein 17.4Fat 52.2Carbs Knouse Foods, Inc/musselman Dv Musselman's, Pie Filling, Banana Creme, Banana Creme Pastry Shells & Fillings 118kcal 0Protein 0Fat 29.4Carbs Knouse Foods, Inc/musselman Dv Musselman's, Pie Filling, Chocolate Creme, Chocolate Creme Pastry Shells & Fillings 141kcal 0Protein 0Fat 36.5Carbs The Kroger Co. Kroger, Cole Slaw, Creamy, Creamy Deli Salads High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 170kcal 1Protein 12Fat 16Carbs Knouse Foods Inc. Creme Pie Filling, Chocolate Mint Pastry Shells & Fillings 141kcal 0Protein 0Fat 36.5Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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