Humectant · EU 350
Sodium Hydrogen Malate
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 Hydrogen Malate 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 #278 of 417.
- #278 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Sodium Hydrogen Malate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #278 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (33rd percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #278 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Sodium Hydrogen Malate: composite 4/5 (Low Risk) with FDA Approved and EU Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 350 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Humectant | 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 | 5 | 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 Hydrogen Malate?
Sodium Hydrogen Malate is a food additive (350) classified as humectant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Sodium Hydrogen Malate
Product-count (5) 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 Hydrogen Malate safe to consume?
Sodium Hydrogen Malate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. In the lower-concern band the federal listing is the primary signal; EU status is Approved. Moderation still applies to any additive.
What is Sodium Hydrogen Malate used for in food?
Sodium Hydrogen Malate is commonly used as: Baked goods, confectionery, dried fruits. It belongs to the Humectant category of food additives.
Where does Sodium Hydrogen Malate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #278 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.