What is E301? Sodium Ascorbate Explained
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E301 is Sodium Ascorbate — a antioxidant (synthetic) used in cooking oils, snack foods.
What is E301 (Sodium Ascorbate)?
E301 is Sodium Ascorbate, a food additive classified as a antioxidant that prevent oxidation and rancidity. A antioxidant (synthetic) used in cooking oils, snack foods. You'll find it in cooking oils, snack foods, processed meats and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E301 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Where is E301 found?
E301 (Sodium Ascorbate) is found in cooking oils, snack foods, processed meats, nut butters, frozen foods, cereals.
- cooking oils
- snack foods
- processed meats
- nut butters
- frozen foods
- cereals
Is E301 safe?
EFSA has reviewed E301 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Sodium Ascorbate to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Sodium Ascorbate — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E301. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide. Taking supplements? Check drug and supplement interactions.
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E301 FAQs
What is E301 in food?
E301 is Sodium Ascorbate — a antioxidant (synthetic) used in cooking oils, snack foods.
Is E301 safe to eat?
EFSA has reviewed E301 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Sodium Ascorbate to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is E301 vegan?
E301 (Sodium Ascorbate) is vegan. It is derived from synthetic, with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E301 halal?
E301 (Sodium Ascorbate) is halal. It is derived from synthetic, which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA