Sodium Frythorbate
What is Sodium Frythorbate?
Sodium erythorbate is a synthetic antioxidant. It is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, a stereoisomer of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It is manufactured from a chemical process involving corn starch.
Is Sodium Frythorbate vegan?
Sodium Frythorbate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Frythorbate gluten-free?
Sodium erythorbate is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
What is Sodium Frythorbate used for?
Manufacturers add sodium erythorbate to cured meats, such as bacon and ham, to help preserve their color and to speed up the curing process.
Is Sodium Frythorbate safe?
Sodium erythorbate is considered safe by the FDA and is permitted for use in food.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add sodium erythorbate to cured meats, such as bacon and ham, to help preserve their color and to speed up the curing process. It can also be used as an antioxidant in other processed foods to prevent spoilage and maintain quality. It is commonly found in deli meats, cheeses, and some frozen breakfast items.
Health notes
Sodium erythorbate is considered safe by the FDA and is permitted for use in food. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used according to good manufacturing practices. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated it, and it is considered safe for consumption at typical dietary levels. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from its use in food.
Allergen info
Sodium erythorbate is not derived from any of the 9 major allergens and does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Sodium Frythorbate
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Kraft Heinz Foods Company
Bacon Cheddar Big Snack Cheese, Bacon Cheddar
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
411kcal
23.2Protein
33.9Fat
3.6Carbs
The Hillshire Brands Company
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches, Bacon, Egg & Cheese
High in sodium — 31% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving
304kcal
9.8Protein
18.6Fat
25.5Carbs
Hy-Vee, Inc.
Bacon With Egg, Mozzarella Cheese, Cheese Sauce And Bacon Thin Crust Take & Bake Breakfast Large Pizza, Bacon
High in sodium — 44% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
High in cholesterol — 36% DV per serving
233kcal
11.3Protein
11.3Fat
20.7Carbs
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