Comparing E209 - Heptylparaben vs E350I - Sodium malate

Overview

E209 - Heptylparaben

Heptylparaben (E209) is a preservative from the paraben family. It helps stop molds and yeasts from growing, but its legal use in foods varies by country and is uncommon today. Always check your local rules and product labels for the most accurate picture.

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E350I - Sodium malate

Sodium malate (E350i) is the sodium salt of malic acid, the organic acid that gives many fruits their tart taste. In food, it’s mainly used to control acidity and help products hold moisture, which can keep textures soft and flavors balanced. In the European Union, it’s an approved additive and is considered safe at permitted levels.

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Synonyms
E209
Heptylparaben
E350i
Sodium malate
Functions
preservative
acidity regulatorsequestrant
Origins
Synthetic
Plant
Microbiological
Synthetic
Products

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Popular questions

  1. Comp where to plug e209 cable?

    E209 is the E-number for heptylparaben, a synthetic paraben preservative (not permitted in EU foods); it isn’t a cable or plug.

  2. Doctor who e209?

    In food labeling, E209 means heptylparaben, a preservative not permitted in EU foods; it doesn’t refer to Doctor Who.

  3. How to charge razor scooter e209?

    E209 is heptylparaben, a food preservative (not permitted in EU foods) and unrelated to charging a Razor scooter.

  4. What does e209 mean on ambulance report?

    On food labels, E209 denotes heptylparaben, a preservative (not permitted in EU foods); it’s not a standard ambulance/EMS code.

  5. What does e209 member mean on ambulance report?

    E209 refers to heptylparaben in food contexts (not permitted in EU foods); “E209 member” on an ambulance report would be an unrelated internal code, not the additive.

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  1. How much oil in 2001 ford e350i take?

    That’s a vehicle question; E350(i) refers to sodium malate, a food additive, and is unrelated to engine oil capacities.

  2. What is sodium hydrogen malate used for?

    Sodium hydrogen malate (E350(ii)) is used as an acidity regulator and buffer that provides mild tartness and helps stabilize pH in foods like beverages, jams, and confectionery.

  3. What is sodium malate sodium level?

    Disodium malate (E350(i)) is about 26% sodium by weight (~260 mg sodium per gram), while monosodium malate (E350(ii)) is about 15% (~150 mg/g).

  4. What is sodium malate used for in foods?

    It functions mainly as an acidity regulator/buffering agent and humectant, adding gentle tartness, controlling pH, and helping retain moisture in products like beverages, confectionery, and baked goods.

  5. Why add sodium malate in salmon caviar?

    To gently regulate pH and act as a humectant, which helps stabilize texture, reduce drip, and subtly enhance flavor/salt perception for better shelf-life.

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