| Essence |
Sodium Adipate or E356 is an organic sodium salt derived from Adipic Acid (E355) in food commonly used as a buffering agent and acidity regulator and presents itself as a white crystalline powder with a slightly salty taste and no aroma. |
| Names |
Sodium Hexanedioate, Adipic acid sodium salt, Hexanedioic acid, disodium salt, CAS 822-32-0, E356, Sodium Adipate, and others. |
| Sourcing |
Adipic Acid (E355) is used as the starting ingredient. |
| Manufacturing |
In a water solution, the sourcing ingredient is mixed with Sodium Hydroxide. The outcome of that is filtered, concentrated, and dried (evaporation or vacuum). |
| Application |
Acidity regulator, emulsifier, stabilizer, acidulant, texturing agent, and preservative. It is highly soluble in water. |
| Acceptable Daily Intake |
None determined. |
| Side Effects |
In theory, it can lead to overconsumption of Sodium if eaten in large amounts. Allergic reactions are a possibility and will typically manifest themselves as hives, swelling, rash, itching, difficulty breathing, and in other ways. In large amounts, it can also cause gastrointestinal problems. |
| Benefits |
None. |
| Studies |
Less than 5 studies on Pubmed. No studies on safety. |
| Allergens |
None. |
| Diet Restrictions |
None. |
| Health Knight Assessment |
Likely Harmless. | Hence, it’s a Category 1 Additive. |
| Products |
Sodium Adipate (E356) is rather rare. In theory, it can be found in processed foods such as cookies, cakes, fruit juices, soft drinks, puddings, custards, cheese spreads, yogurts, processed cheese, syrups, sausages, pastries, meat spreads, sauces, dressings, canned fruits and vegetables, bread, gelatin-based desserts, and more. |
