E576 · Sodium gluconate
- WHO
- Safe
- FDA
- Safe
- EFSA
- Safe
- FSANZ
- Safe
- Japan
- Safe
- UK FSA
- Safe
- Health Canada
- Safe
What is E576?
Sodium gluconate (E576) is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, used in food as a sequestrant and stabilizer to bind trace metals and prevent discoloration. It is generally recognized as safe and appears in some processed foods, canned goods, and beverages.
Also appears on labels as: Sodium gluconate, Na-gluconate, Food grade sodium gluconate, Sodium gluconate powder, Sodium gluconate solution, Sodium D-gluconate, Sodium salt of gluconic acid, INS 576, E576, E 576, E-576, Natrio gliukonatas.
What the evidence says
- Generally recognized as safe at typical food-use levels.
- Contributes a small amount of sodium; people on strict low-sodium diets should be aware it is a sodium salt.
Frequently asked questions
Is E576 safe?
Our overall verdict for E576 (Sodium gluconate) is “Safe”, based on the most cautious of the major regulators’ positions — FDA: safe; WHO: safe; EFSA: safe; FSANZ: safe; Japan: safe; UK FSA: safe; Health Canada: safe.
Is E576 vegan, halal or gluten-free?
According to our ingredient data for Sodium gluconate — vegan: yes, vegetarian: yes, halal: yes, kosher: yes, gluten-free: yes, dairy-free: yes. Manufacturing sources can vary between products; check the label if it matters to you.
What is E576 and why is it used?
Sodium gluconate (E576) is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, used in food as a sequestrant and stabilizer to bind trace metals and prevent discoloration. It is generally recognized as safe and appears in some processed foods, canned goods, and beverages.
Does E576 contain allergens?
No known allergens are recorded for Sodium gluconate.
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