Additives
Ammonium adipate (E359): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Safe
Acidity Regulator
Ammonium adipate is the ammonium salt of adipic acid, used as an acidity regulator and buffering agent to give a smooth, tart flavour. Adipic acid is efficiently metabolised or excreted and has low toxicity. Ammonium adipate is not authorised as a food additive in the UK or EU.
- Category
- Acidity Regulator
- Typically used in
- Powdered drink mixes, gelatine desserts and confectionery for tartness and buffering (used outside the EU/UK).
- Regulatory status
- Not on the UK/EU approved additives list; Codex INS 359.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- UK Food Standards Agency (2024) — Approved additives and E numbers https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/approved-additives-and-e-numbers/approved-additives-and-e-numbers
Products
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