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E365AcidulantLow concern
Sodium Fumarate
In plain words
The short version
The sodium salt of fumaric acid — buffer in some beverages and bakery products.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI of 0–6 mg/kg body weight (combined fumarates). Endogenous metabolite (Krebs cycle intermediate); metabolized identically to dietary fumarate.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.