What is E535? Sodium Ferrocyanide Explained

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E535 — Sodium Ferrocyanide
Anti-Caking Agents
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E535 is Sodium Ferrocyanide — a anti caking agent (synthetic) used in table salt, icing sugar.

What is E535 (Sodium Ferrocyanide)?

E535 is Sodium Ferrocyanide, a food additive classified as a anti-caking agent that prevent powders and granules clumping. A anti caking agent (synthetic) used in table salt, icing sugar. You'll find it in table salt, icing sugar, dried soups and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E535 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 E535 found?

E535 (Sodium Ferrocyanide) is found in table salt, icing sugar, dried soups, baking powder, powdered drinks, seasoning mixes.

Is E535 safe?

EFSA has reviewed E535 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Sodium Ferrocyanide to harm at normal dietary intakes.

EFSA opinion: Sodium Ferrocyanide — status Safe.

Check the calorie content of foods containing E535. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide.

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E535 FAQs

What is E535 in food?

E535 is Sodium Ferrocyanide — a anti caking agent (synthetic) used in table salt, icing sugar.

Is E535 safe to eat?

EFSA has reviewed E535 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Sodium Ferrocyanide to harm at normal dietary intakes.

Is E535 vegan?

E535 (Sodium Ferrocyanide) is vegan. It is derived from synthetic, with no animal involvement in standard food production.

Is E535 halal?

E535 (Sodium Ferrocyanide) is halal. It is derived from synthetic, which involves no haram sources.

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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA

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