Sodium Acetate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Sodium salt of acetic acid giving iconic tartness to salt & vinegar potato chips without liquid sogginess.
Official Category: Acidity Regulator & Leavener (산도조절제·팽창제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved vinegar seasoning and buffer
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Standard salt & vinegar potato chip flavor
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized under E262i
Commonly Found Foods
Salt and vinegar chipsmicrowave rice cupspickled snack bites
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Spray-dried cider vinegar powder
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