Is Sodium Erythorbate vegan?

Sodium Erythorbate

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Sodium erythorbate is the sodium salt of erythorbic acid (isoascorbic acid), used as an antioxidant and colour preservative in food products, particularly cured meats. It is chemically related to but distinct from sodium ascorbate.

Also known as D-Erythroascorbic acid sodium salt, Erythorbic acid sodium salt, Isoascorbic acid sodium salt, Sodium isoascorbate
INCI name Sodium Erythorbate
E number E316
CAS number 6381-77-7
EC number 228-973-9
CosIng ID 37865
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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