Antioxidant · EU 316
Sodium Erythorbate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Sodium Erythorbate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved. By tracked product count it ranks #37 of 417.
- #37 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Sodium Erythorbate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #37 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (91st percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #37 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Product-footprint and regulatory snapshot
Sodium Erythorbate: 1,363 tracked U.S. products (common band, #37 of 417) frame how often this additive appears on shelves.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tracked Products | 1,363 · #37 of 417 | Open Food Facts (US) |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 316 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Antioxidant | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | 6 | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Sodium Erythorbate?
SODIUM ERYTHORBATE is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid. Sodium erythorbate is produced from sugars derived from different sources, such as beets, sugar cane, and corn. It is used predominantly in meats, poultry, and soft drinks.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re‐evaluation of erythorbic acid -E 315- and sodium erythorbate -E 316- as food additives
Common Uses
Shelf-footprint peer axes
Nationwide peers for a common OFF footprint
Nearest OFF product-count peers (1,363 tracked here); safety-score column omitted on prevalence-led pages.
Nearest OFF product count to 1,363
Nearest other additives by Open Food Facts product count (floored at ≥50).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Erythorbate safe to consume?
Sodium Erythorbate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. On the Open Food Facts U.S. sample it is a common additive (1,363 tracked products, #37 of 417), so product footprint, not just the score label, frames how widely a shopper will meet it.
What is Sodium Erythorbate used for in food?
Sodium Erythorbate shows up as Oils, fats, processed foods, baked goods in the Antioxidant class, and the OFF sample puts it in the common footprint band (1,363 products).
Where does Sodium Erythorbate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #37 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.
What health concerns are associated with Sodium Erythorbate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Sodium Erythorbate: EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re‐evaluation of erythorbic acid -E 315- and sodium erythorbate -E 316- as food additives. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.