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E535Under monitoring

Sodium ferrocyanide

Function: Food Additive

E535 is the European food-additive number for Sodium ferrocyanide. Sodium ferrocyanide (E535) is a food additive used as a food additive.

Is E535 safe or restricted?

E535 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 E535

What is E535?
E535 is the E-number for Sodium ferrocyanide. Sodium ferrocyanide (E535) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E535 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 E535 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
E535 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 E535 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.

Related additives (Food Additive)

Regulatory-level classification based on EFSA evaluations, IARC monograph groupings, and the EU food additive register (Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008). Informational only — not medical or dietary advice. See methodology for the rubric.