Ingredient

Sodium Erythorbate Sodium Ascorbate

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add sodium erythorbate to foods as an antioxidant to preserve color and flavor, …

What it is

Sodium erythorbate is a synthetic antioxidant, a salt of erythorbic acid. It is chemically similar to sodium ascorbate (Vitamin C) and is produced commercially from the fermentation of sugars by specific microorganisms.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sodium erythorbate to foods as an antioxidant to preserve color and flavor, and to prevent spoilage. It is commonly found in cured meats, processed vegetables like pickles and olives, and some beverages.

Health notes

Sodium erythorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is considered a food additive and has been evaluated by international bodies like JECFA. While it is structurally similar to Vitamin C, it does not provide the same nutritional benefits. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Sodium Erythorbate Sodium Ascorbate

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Palermo Villa Inc. Screamin' Sicilian, Sausage, Pulled Pork & Bacon BBQ Pizza, Three Lil' Piggies, Three Lil' Piggies Pizza High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 245kcal 12.6Protein 11.2Fat 23.1Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Broccoli Salad Deli Salads High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 243kcal 2.9Protein 17.9Fat 15.7Carbs Heggies Pizza LLC Thin Crust Pizza, Beef, Cheese & Bacon Pizza High in sodium — 43% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 295kcal 17.4Protein 17.4Fat 18.2Carbs Ahold USA, Inc. Loaded Mashed Potato Entrees, Sides & Small Meals High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving 164kcal 5Protein 11.4Fat 11.4Carbs Palermo Villa Inc. Pizza, Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza High in sodium — 31% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 236kcal 11.0Protein 11.8Fat 20.5Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Steakhouse Salad Deli Salads High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 194kcal 4.4Protein 21.6Fat 13.7Carbs Integrity Foods Inc. Stuffed Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Bacon & Cheddar Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 211kcal 18.3Protein 8.4Fat 18.3Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Salad, Chicken Cobb Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 64% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 66% DV per serving 154kcal 10.6Protein 9.8Fat 6.2Carbs Gilbert Foods LLC. Chicken & Bacon Cobb Romaine Lettuce With Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, Grape Tomatoes, Hard Cooked Egg, Blue Cheese, Dried Cranberries And Bacon Bits With Chianti Italian Dressing Salad, Chicken & Bacon Cobb Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 58% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 42% DV per serving 221kcal 8.1Protein 18.8Fat 7.4Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Cobb Salad With Chicken And Bacon Deli Salads High in sodium — 38% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 78% DV per serving 101kcal 7.4Protein 5.6Fat 4.5Carbs Nash Finch Company Lorraine Quiche Other Deli High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 47% DV per serving 317kcal 8.4Protein 23.2Fat 20.4Carbs Gilbert Foods LLC. Chicken & Bacon Cobb Salad Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes High in sodium — 47% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 37% DV per serving 223kcal 7.2Protein 18.9Fat 7.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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