Sodium Di Acetate
Sodium diacetate is a food additive used as a preservative, flavor enhancer, and pH adjuster. It’s a salt of acetic acid, the main ingredient in vinegar, and has a similar flavor.
Uses
Preservative: Prevents mold, bacteria, and yeast growth in food
Flavor enhancer: Gives a sharp, tangy vinegar flavor to foods like chips, cookies, sauces, and ketchup
pH adjuster: Controls the pH level of food
Foods
Baked goods
Snack foods
Fats and oils
Meat products
Candy
Gravies and sauces
Soups and soup mixes
Safety
Sodium diacetate is generally recognized as safe for human consumption
It can cause eye irritation, so products containing it should have a warning label
Preservative, acidulant, flavor: baked goods, snack foods, fats and oils, meat products, candy, gravies and sauces, soups and soup mixes.
- It is a salt of ACETIC ACID, the main ingredient (other than water) of vinegar.
- It has a vinegar flavor and can prevent the growth of mold and bacteria.
Sodium Di Acetate
