Sodium Fumarate
What is Sodium Fumarate?
Sodium fumarate is the sodium salt of fumaric acid. Fumaric acid is a naturally occurring organic compound found in some fruits and vegetables, and it can also be produced industrially through chemical synthesis or fermentation processes.
Is Sodium Fumarate vegan?
Sodium Fumarate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sodium Fumarate a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Sodium Fumarate used for?
Sodium fumarate is used as a dough conditioner and leavening agent in baked goods like breads and English muffins.
Is Sodium Fumarate safe?
Sodium fumarate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Sodium fumarate is used as a dough conditioner and leavening agent in baked goods like breads and English muffins. It helps improve dough texture and volume. It can also be found in some processed seafood products and soups.
Health notes
Sodium fumarate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has evaluated fumaric acid and its salts, determining them to be of low toxicological concern. Evidence does not indicate adverse health effects from typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen.
Foods that contain Sodium Fumarate
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