Ingredient

Sodium Sulfate

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Sodium sulfate is used in the food industry as a bulking agent and a …

What it is

Sodium sulfate is a sodium salt of sulfuric acid. It occurs naturally in minerals and is also produced industrially. It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water.

Why it's used

Sodium sulfate is used in the food industry as a bulking agent and a processing aid. It can help prevent caking in powdered products and is sometimes used in baking to improve texture. It is found in baked goods, processed potatoes, and some snack foods.

Health notes

Sodium sulfate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a common electrolyte found in the body. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. At typical dietary intakes, it is not associated with adverse health effects.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Sodium Sulfate

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Borinquen Biscuit Corporation Vainilla Crackers Cookies & Biscuits 423kcal 7.0Protein 8.8Fat 77.5Carbs Onion Tater Tots Seasoned, Shredded Potatoes, Onion Kraft Heinz Foods Company Onion Tater Tots Seasoned, Shredded Potatoes, Onion French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings 178kcal 2.2Protein 8.9Fat 23.3Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Tater Tots Seasoned, Shredded Potatoes, Tater Tots French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings 186kcal 2.3Protein 9.3Fat 23.3Carbs Kingston Marketing Co Strawberry Cheese Danish Coffee Cake, Strawberry Cheese Danish Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 333kcal 5.9Protein 17.6Fat 37.2Carbs Golden Tater Tots Seasoned Shredded Potatoes, Golden Tater Tots Kraft Heinz Foods Company Golden Tater Tots Seasoned Shredded Potatoes, Golden Tater Tots French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 151kcal 2.3Protein 9.3Fat 16.3Carbs Snyder's-Lance, Inc. Nut & Granola Mix, Glazed Walnuts Popcorn, Peanuts, Seeds & Related Snacks 424kcal 7.1Protein 16.5Fat 65.9Carbs Winco Foods, Inc. Winco Foods, Graham Crackers, Honey, Honey Cookies & Biscuits 419kcal 6.5Protein 9.7Fat 77.4Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Creme Cake, Cinnamon Swirl, Cinnamon Swirl Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 310kcal 2.8Protein 8.4Fat 57.8Carbs Finlay Extracts & Ingredients USA, Inc. Roundy's, Creme Cake, Orange Blossom, Orange Blossom Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 296kcal 4.2Protein 8.4Fat 50.7Carbs Cincinnati Preserving Company Robert Rothschild Farm, Gingerbread Dip, Sugar N' Spice, Sugar N' Spice Dips & Salsa 361kcal 2.8Protein 16.7Fat 52.8Carbs Cincinnati Preserving Company Robert Rothschild Farm, Nutcracker Dip Dips & Salsa 361kcal 2.8Protein 19.4Fat 47.2Carbs Cincinnati Preserving Company Robert Rothschild Farm, Gourmet Dip, Peppermint Candy Cane, Peppermint Candy Cane Baking Decorations & Dessert Toppings 361kcal 2.8Protein 16.7Fat 52.8Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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