Sodium acetate
Function: Preservative
E262I is the European food-additive number for Sodium acetate, a preservative — used to extend shelf life by slowing spoilage from microbes. SODIUM ACETATE, also abbreviated NaOAc,[8] is the sodium salt of acetic acid.
What is E262I used for?
Sodium acetate (E262I) is a preservative — used to extend shelf life by slowing spoilage from microbes. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition.
Is E262I safe or restricted?
E262I 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 regulatory flags” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.
Frequently asked questions about E262I
- What is E262I?
- E262I is the E-number for Sodium acetate, a preservative — used to extend shelf life by slowing spoilage from microbes. SODIUM ACETATE, also abbreviated NaOAc,[8] is the sodium salt of acetic acid.
- What is E262I used for?
- Sodium acetate (E262I) is a preservative — used to extend shelf life by slowing spoilage from microbes. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Is E262I 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 E262I safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E262I 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 regulatory flags" 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 E262I — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.