Sulfate
What is Sulfate?
Sulfates are salts or esters of sulfuric acid, a strong acid. In food, they often appear as mineral salts like sodium sulfate or calcium sulfate. These compounds are naturally found in some foods and in the environment.
Is Sulfate vegan?
Sulfate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Sulfate gluten-free?
They do not contain gluten.
Is Sulfate a major allergen?
Sulfates are not one of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Sulfate used for?
Sulfates can be used as acidity regulators or firming agents in some food products.
Is Sulfate safe?
Sulfate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
Sulfates can be used as acidity regulators or firming agents in some food products. They may also be used in processing certain ingredients. Sulfates are found in a variety of baked goods and processed foods.
Health notes
Sulfate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated sulfates and established acceptable daily intakes. High intakes of certain sulfates can have a laxative effect.
Allergen info
Sulfates are not one of the 9 FDA major allergens. They do not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Sulfate
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