Foods That ContainE262

Foods That Contain Sodium acetate

Sodium acetate (E262) is a preservative found in a variety of packaged foods. Below are the food categories where it commonly appears.

Code
E262
Category
Preservative
Harm level
Low risk

Food Categories That Contain Sodium acetate

  • Animal-derived products

Also Known As

  • sodium diacetate
  • sodium dicetate

How to Spot It on Labels

Look for Sodium acetate or its code E262 in the ingredients list. It may also appear as sodium diacetate, sodium dicetate.

Ingredients change. Always check the actual product label before purchasing. Information on this page is for educational purposes only.