Sodium gluconate
E576 is the European food-additive number for Sodium gluconate. Sodium gluconate (E576) is a sequestrant used as a food additive.
Is E576 safe or restricted?
E576 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E576 vegan or vegetarian?
Sodium gluconate (E576) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E576?
E576 appears in 565 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Soft Drinks, Chicken (General), and Energy Drink.
- Soft Drinks43
- Chicken (General)36
- Energy Drink32
- Soda Water / Club Soda26
- Flavored Syrups25
- Juice23
- Dietary Supplements20
- Canned Chicken18
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E576 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E576
- What is E576?
- E576 is the E-number for Sodium gluconate. Sodium gluconate (E576) is a sequestrant used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E576?
- E576 appears in 565 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Soft Drinks, Chicken (General), and Energy Drink. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E576 vegan or vegetarian?
- Sodium gluconate (E576) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E576 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E576 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ 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 E576 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.