Comparing E316 - sodium erythorbate vs E315 - Erythorbic acid

Synonyms
E316
sodium erythorbate
E315
Erythorbic acid
Isoascorbic acid
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Popular questions
  1. Is sodium erythorbate bad for you?

    No—regulators consider it safe at permitted food-use levels; most people tolerate it well, though very large intakes may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

  2. Is sodium erythorbate gluten free?

    Yes. It’s a pure antioxidant made from sugars and contains no wheat, barley, or rye proteins, though you should check the overall product for other gluten sources.

  3. What is sodium erythorbate made from?

    It’s the sodium salt of erythorbic acid, produced by fermenting sugars (e.g., from corn, sugar cane, or beets) and then neutralizing with sodium—despite myths, it’s not made from earthworms.

  4. Is sodium erythorbate a carcinogen?

    No. It is not classified as a carcinogen and, in cured meats, it actually helps inhibit formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines.

  5. What is sodium erythorbate used for in food?

    It’s an antioxidant used mainly in cured meats to speed nitrite curing, maintain a pink color, improve flavor stability, and reduce nitrosamine formation; it’s also used in some beverages and baked goods.

  1. How does erythorbic acid work?

    It acts as a reducing agent (antioxidant), donating electrons to quench oxygen and free radicals, thereby slowing oxidation. This helps protect color, flavor, and nutrients in foods.

  2. How does erythorbic acid work as a preservative?

    It prevents oxidative spoilage by scavenging oxygen/free radicals and maintaining pigments (e.g., cured meat color), reducing rancidity and discoloration. It is not antimicrobial, so it doesn’t directly inhibit bacteria.

  3. How is erythorbic acid made?

    It’s produced synthetically (e.g., from methyl 2‑keto‑D‑gluconate with sodium methoxide) or via microbial/fermentation routes from sugars like sucrose using selected strains (e.g., Penicillium), then converted to erythorbic acid.

  4. How to change language for bluetooth wireless headset lifecharge e315?

    E315 here denotes erythorbic acid (a food antioxidant), not a headset model—please check your headset’s manual or the manufacturer’s support site for language-setting instructions.

  5. How to change language for headset lifecharge e315?

    E315 refers to erythorbic acid as a food additive, not a headset; consult the device manual or manufacturer support for how to change the headset’s language.