Sodium acetate

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Sodium acetate; sodium diacetate. Sodium salts of acetic acid (E 260), which are authorised in Europe under E 262 as a food additive. Acetates are mainly used as acidity regulators: they reduce excessive acidity.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer