E325

E325: Sodium lactate

No known riskFunction: acidity regulator

What is E325?

E325 (Sodium lactate) is a acidity regulator used in processed foods.

What the research says

Salt of lactic acid, used to keep meat moist and safe.

Regulatory status

European UnionApproved
United StatesApproved

Questions people ask

Is E325 (Sodium lactate) safe?

Salt of lactic acid, used to keep meat moist and safe.

Why is E325 added to food?

It is used as a acidity regulator.

Does E325 make a food ultra-processed?

Not on its own. E325 is not one of the cosmetic additives the NOVA system uses to identify ultra-processed foods.

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