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In Korean 산도조절제(구연산·젖산 등) romanized Sandojojeolje(Guyeonsan·Jeotsan Deung)

In Korean products like: Apple Squeezy Fruit Gel · Stir-Fried Chicken Noodle · Mango Squeezy Fruit Gel …

Acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid etc.) (Acidity regulator)

International number (INS/E number) E330·E270·E296·E260

How it's written on Korean labels 산도조절제(구연산·젖산 등)구연산구연산삼나트륨DL-사과산젖산빙초산주석산글루코노델타락톤탄산나트륨탄산칼륨

What is this additive?

Additives that add sourness or adjust acidity. Common in drinks, snacks and sauces.

Common General information worth knowing.

What is it used for?

Safety summary

JECFA hasn't set a single ADI for this entry (it groups several substances or isn't an evaluated additive).

In Korea it may be used only within the food-by-food limits in the MFDS Food Additives Code.

Sources: JECFA database (FAO/WHO) · Food Safety Korea (MFDS Food Additives Code, Korean)

Permitted in Korea within legal limits. This is reference information summarized from public regulatory and research sources, not medical advice.

Common in

Soft drinksJuice drinksCandySauces & dressings

Use differs by food type, and products of the same type can have different ingredients.

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Products with Acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid etc.)

Products collected by Jjikmeok whose Korean ingredient list includes Acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid etc.) (30 of 73).

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FAQ

How do you say acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid etc.) in Korean?

On Korean food labels it's written 산도조절제(구연산·젖산 등) (romanized: Sandojojeolje(Guyeonsan·Jeotsan Deung)). It can also appear as 구연산, 구연산삼나트륨, DL-사과산, 젖산.

What is acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid etc.)?

Acidity regulators (citric acid, lactic acid etc.) (Acidity regulator): Additives that add sourness or adjust acidity. Common in drinks, snacks and sauces.

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