Adipic Acid
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Extremely non-hygroscopic dicarboxylic acid imparting tartness and gel firmness to dry gelatin dessert powders like Jell-O.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved non-hygroscopic gelatin dessert acidulant
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS standard acid in Jell-O brand desserts
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
EFSA authorized under E355
Commonly Found Foods
Jell-O gelatin dessert mixespowdered drink mixesbaking powders
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Fumaric acid✓ Malic acid
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