Ingredient · E316

Sodium Erythrobate

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers add sodium erythorbate to help preserve the color and flavor of processed meats …

What it is

Sodium erythorbate is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, a form of vitamin C. It is synthesized from corn starch through a fermentation process. It is commonly used as an antioxidant in processed foods.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sodium erythorbate to help preserve the color and flavor of processed meats and other foods. It prevents the browning of cured meats and helps maintain their pinkish-red color. It is also used in some beverages and baked goods.

Health notes

Sodium erythorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when used as a food additive. It is considered a safe antioxidant with no known adverse health effects at typical consumption levels. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated it and established an acceptable daily intake.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen. It is not derived from any of the nine major allergens and does not contain gluten.

Products containing Sodium Erythrobate

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Daily's Premium Meats LLC Nugget Hardwood Smoked PREM Sugar Cured Center Cut Bacon-Layered-Fresh Packed 14/16 15# MBG#539 Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed 429kcal 42.9Protein 28.6Fat 0Carbs Seaboard Foods LLC Hardwood Smoked PREM Sugar Cured Center Cut Bacon-LO-Gas Flushed 20/22 15# Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed 250kcal 42.9Protein 28.6Fat 0Carbs Daily's Premium Meats LLC Nugget Hardwood Smoked PREM Sugar Cured Center Cut Bacon-Layered-Fresh Packed 18/20 15# MBG#539 Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed 429kcal 42.9Protein 28.6Fat 0Carbs SMITHFIELD FOODS INC. ""Bacn,Chips,Diced,Fc,Fl,2/5#"" Meat/Poultry/Other Animals Prepared/Processed 533kcal 26.7Protein 46.7Fat 0Carbs Pineland Farms Dairy Company, Inc. Pineland Farms Creamery, Bacon Swiss Spreadable Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 321kcal 14.3Protein 21.4Fat 10.7Carbs Tko Enterprises, Inc. Adobo Authentic Filipino Simmer Sauce Other Cooking Sauces High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 109kcal 3.1Protein 7.8Fat 6.2Carbs

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Mesquite Smoked Thin Sliced Turkey Breast, Mesquite Smoked Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 27% DV per serving 98kcal 17.6Protein 2.0Fat 3.9Carbs Ada Valley Meat Company Vanden Brink, Uncooked Pork Meatloaf Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 28% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 22% DV per serving 223kcal 18.8Protein 17.9Fat 2.7Carbs

Burnett and Son Meat Company Incorporated Sliced Pastrami Pepperoni, Salami & Cold Cuts High in sodium — 23% DV per serving 125kcal 19.6Protein 3.6Fat 3.6Carbs Hannaford Bros. Co. Hannaford, Quiche Lorraine Other Deli High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 42% DV per serving 220kcal 7.8Protein 18.4Fat 14.9Carbs Dierberg's Markets, Inc. Signature Dips & Spreads, Ham And Green Onion Butter & Spread High in saturated fat — 22% DV per serving 314kcal 7.1Protein 28.6Fat 3.6Carbs Brookshire Grocery Company Ultra Thin Crust Sicilian Pizza Pizza High in sodium — 39% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 228kcal 11.7Protein 10.3Fat 20.7Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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