Ingredient · E316

Sodiumerythorbate

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Source

Not animal-derived

Allergen

No

Role in food

Manufacturers add sodium erythorbate to cured meats and other processed foods to preserve color …

What it is

Sodium erythorbate is a synthetic antioxidant. It is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, which is an isomer of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C). It is produced commercially through a fermentation process using a specific strain of bacteria.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add sodium erythorbate to cured meats and other processed foods to preserve color and flavor, and to speed up the curing process. It acts as an antioxidant, preventing spoilage and maintaining the desired pinkish-red color in products like bacon and ham.

Health notes

In the United States, sodium erythorbate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an antioxidant. It is also approved as a food additive. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated it. At typical consumption levels, it is not associated with adverse health effects. Some studies have explored its antioxidant properties, but more research is needed to fully understand its long-term impacts.

Allergen info

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

Products containing Sodiumerythorbate

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Tasty Brands LLC Whole Grain Turkey Ham & cheese Croissant Sandwich Sandwiches/Filled Rolls/Wraps High in sodium — 35% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 241kcal 15.5Protein 9.3Fat 23.3Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Canadian Bacon, Egg and Cheese On a Muffin Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 30% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 44% DV per serving 213kcal 11.6Protein 8.2Fat 23.3Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Wright Brand Naturally Hickory Smoked Thin Sliced Bacon, Bulk, 15 Lbs, 9 Slices/Inch, Frozen Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 78% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 549kcal 30Protein 47.7Fat 0Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Wright Brand Naturally Hickory Smoked Regular Sliced Bacon, Bulk, 15 Lbs, 6 Slices/Inch, Frozen Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 78% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 549kcal 30Protein 47.7Fat 0Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Wright Brand Naturally Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon, Bulk, 15 Lbs, 5 Slices/Inch, Frozen Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 78% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 78% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 574kcal 35.3Protein 48Fat 0.1Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Wright Brand Naturally Hickory Smoked Regular Sliced Bacon, Bulk, 15 Lbs, 14-18 Slices per Pound, Frozen Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 78% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 549kcal 30Protein 47.7Fat 0Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Wright Brand Naturally Applewood Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon, Flat-Pack, 15 Lbs, 10-14 Slices per Pound, Frozen Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 78% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 78% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 574kcal 35.3Protein 48Fat 0.1Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Wright Brand Naturally Applewood Smoked Regular Sliced Bacon, Flat-Pack, 15 Lbs, 14-18 Slices per Pound, Frozen Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 78% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 78% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 574kcal 35.3Protein 48Fat 0.1Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Wright Brand Naturally Applewood Smoked Thin Sliced Bacon, Flat-Pack, 15 Lbs, 18-22 Slices per Pound, Frozen Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 78% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 78% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 30% DV per serving 574kcal 35.3Protein 48Fat 0.1Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Hardwood Smoked 1/4" Bacon Pieces Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 66% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 58% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 42% DV per serving 411kcal 32.8Protein 29.6Fat 3.2Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Jimmy Dean Hickory Smoked Fully Cooked Bacon Extra Thick Sliced Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 91% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 75% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 31% DV per serving 528kcal 32Protein 43.1Fat 3.1Carbs Tyson Foods Inc. Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Hardwood Smoked 5/8" Bacon Pieces Meat/Poultry/Other Animals - Prepared/Processed High in sodium — 66% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 58% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 42% DV per serving 411kcal 32.8Protein 29.6Fat 3.2Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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