Is Sodium Erythorbate vegetarian?
Sodium Erythorbate
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-Erythro-hex-2-enonic acid, gamma-lactone, sodium salt (1:1), D-Erythroascorbic acid sodium salt, Erythorbic acid sodium salt, Isoascorbic acid sodium salt, Sodium isoascorbate |
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| INCI name | Sodium Erythorbate |
| E number | E316 |
| INS number | 316 |
| CAS number | 6381-77-7 |
| EC number | 228-973-9 |
| CosIng ID | 37865 |
| Last reviewed | 22 April 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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