Processing Aid · CAS 6381-77-7
Sodium Erythorbate Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Sodium Erythorbate Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent 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).
The verdict
Sodium Erythorbate Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Sodium Erythorbate Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent: no OFF product match; CAS 6381-77-7 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 6381-77-7 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Processing Aid | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
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 Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent?
Sodium Erythorbate Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent (CAS 6381-77-7) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as processing aid, surface-finishing agent":.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Sodium Erythorbate Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Erythorbate Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent safe to consume?
Sodium Erythorbate Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 6381-77-7, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Sodium Erythorbate Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent used for in food?
Sodium Erythorbate Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Color or Coloring Adjunct, Dough Strengthener, Flour Treating Agent, Oxidizing or Reducing Agent (CAS 6381-77-7) is catalogued for processing aid, surface-finishing agent": (Processing Aid); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.