Sodium Erythorbate Side Effects

Sodium Erythorbate, CAS# 6381-77-7, is a organic compound manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White or a slightly yellow crystalline pellet or powder. Sodium Erythorbate is widely used as food antioxidants. with E number E316.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported for this food antioxidant. Sodium Erythorbate might cause headaches, body flushing, generalized fatigue and malaise, dizziness, lightheadedness and hemolysis.

Suggested Dosage

As Sodium Erythorbate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Sodium Erythorbate for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that Sodium Erythorbate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use Sodium Erythorbate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Sodium Erythorbate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Sodium Erythorbate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

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