Sodium tartrates
Function: Sequestrant
E335 is the European food-additive number for Sodium tartrates, a sequestrant — binds trace metals that would otherwise affect colour or stability. Sodium tartrates (E335) is a sequestrant used as a food additive.
What is E335 used for?
Sodium tartrates (E335) is a sequestrant — binds trace metals that would otherwise affect colour or stability. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition.
Is E335 safe or restricted?
E335 is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as “Under monitoring” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.
Frequently asked questions about E335
- What is E335?
- E335 is the E-number for Sodium tartrates, a sequestrant — binds trace metals that would otherwise affect colour or stability. Sodium tartrates (E335) is a sequestrant used as a food additive.
- What is E335 used for?
- Sodium tartrates (E335) is a sequestrant — binds trace metals that would otherwise affect colour or stability. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Is E335 vegan or vegetarian?
- It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.
- Is E335 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E335 is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as "Under monitoring" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E335 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.