Sodium Erythorbate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Sodium salt of erythorbic acid that accelerates meat curing and actively suppresses carcinogenic nitrosamine formation.
Official Category: Antioxidant (산화방지제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved curing accelerator
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United States (FDA)
Approved
Standard curing agent in US meat plants
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized preservative / antioxidant
Commonly Found Foods
Baconhot dogsbolognacanned luncheon meats
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Sodium ascorbate
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