E356: Sodium Adipate
Main role: acidity buffering
Also listed as: disodium adipate
What is E356 (Sodium Adipate)?
Sodium adipate E356 is a sodium salt of adipic acid. It can buffer a suitable food formulation and has a different identity from the free acid E355. Its use is tied to specified applications rather than a general culinary seasoning role.
What does it do in food?
Its main role is acidity buffering. Acidity regulators adjust or buffer pH. The resulting acidity depends on the whole recipe, not just the presence of one acid or salt. Acidity control may also affect texture and the performance of other ingredients.
Food and formulation examples
- Specified dessert preparations
- Acidity-control blends
These examples describe formulation roles, not a list of unrestricted legal uses. Availability and permitted applications differ by country and food category.
Label names and ingredient questions
Look for E356, E 356, or the ingredient name. Related names and label terms include disodium adipate. A family code can cover more than one specified form; check the full declaration when the distinction matters.
Sodium adipate and sodium acetate E262 are different salts. Retaining the full name avoids confusing acid families when checking ingredient information.
Is E356 safe?
There is no meaningful personal risk estimate from an E number alone. Food-grade specifications, allowed uses, amount consumed, and individual circumstances all matter. The authorization record below gives the legal scope; it is not a claim that every possible use is appropriate.
A label identifies the ingredient but usually not its concentration. Calculating daily intake requires the amount in the food and the quantities eaten.
Authorization and conditions of use
The Great Britain food additive register lists E356 as Sodium adipate. This is an entry subject to its stated conditions, not unrestricted permission for every food. The record links to the applicable authorization terms. For an EU product, use the European Commission food additive database to check the relevant food category and limits. Other countries may use different names or rules.