E262 Sodium acetates — is it halal?
Description
Sodium acetates — a salt of acetic acid, an acidity regulator and preservative. Made by neutralising acetic acid with a base (c10); the acid itself comes from synthesis, alcohol fermentation, wood (c1–c6, see E260). Possible links through the acid: alcohol (c2–c4), meat extract/peptone, gelatin, vinegar eels (c7–c9). A route via calcium acetate — its calcium may come from eggshell (c11) and mollusc shells (c12).
Names: Ацетаты натрия · Sodium acetates · أسيتات الصوديوم
Also known as: E 262, INS 262, Sodium acetate, Sodium diacetate, Sodium hydrogen diacetate, Ацетат натрия, Диацетат натрия, 乙酸钠, 双乙酸钠, 二醋酸钠, أسيتات الصوديوم
Category: Preservatives
Regulatory source: EU 1333/2008
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