E331
E331: Sodium citrates
No known riskFunction: acidity regulator
What is E331?
E331 (Sodium citrates) is a acidity regulator used in processed foods.
What the research says
Salts of citric acid, used to control acidity.
Regulatory status
| European Union | Approved |
|---|---|
| United States | Approved |
Questions people ask
Is E331 (Sodium citrates) safe?
Salts of citric acid, used to control acidity.
Why is E331 added to food?
It is used as a acidity regulator.
Does E331 make a food ultra-processed?
Not on its own. E331 is not one of the cosmetic additives the NOVA system uses to identify ultra-processed foods.