Food Additive Preservatives E262II Sodium Diacetate Anhydrous Powder CAS 126-96-5

Sodium diacetate, a 1:1 mixture of sodium acetate and acetic acid, is commonly used as a preservative, flavoring agent and pH adjustment in food.

The European food additive number for it is E262(ii).

Other names include: sodium hydrogen diacetate, sodium diacetate anhydrous, sodium hydrogen acetate and sodium acid acetate.
 

Since 2009, We have been the producer of calcium acetate, sodium acetate, potassium acetate, calcium propionate, sodium propionate and sodium benzoate, used in pharm, food and industry.

Sodium diacetate can be used in various industries in the manufacturing of different products. Below are some of the applications of sodium diacetate.

Food:

The main purpose of using it in food with its following 3 functions: 

1. a preservative to extend food shelf life in bread and meat. 
2. a flavoring agent to impart a vinegar taste in savory food.
3. a solid source of free acetic acid to adjust the acidity of food.

• Baked goods: 0.4%
• Gravies and sauces: 0.25%
• Fats and oils: 0.1%
• Meat products: 0.1%
• Soft candy: 0.1%
• Snack foods, soups and soup mixes: 0.05%

Feed:

Sodium diacetate can be used as a preservative in feed for poultry, pigs and pet animals.

Cosmetics:

It can function as a buffering and masking agents in cosmetic and personal care products.

Medical:

Sodium diacetate plays an important role in regulating the pH level of the dialysis solution. It also benefits clinics in storing, only to dissolve the dry mix, instead of having to store a liquid product.