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E297

Fumaric acid

Acid · Acidity regulator

What it is

A tart acid used in baking and drinks.

What it does

  • Acid

    Increases acidity, adding a sharp taste.

  • Acidity regulator

    Controls how acidic or alkaline a food is.

Regulatory position

Authorisation in one country says nothing about another, and the absence of a record here is not evidence either way. Where precision matters, follow the citation to the regulation itself.

E297 — Fumaric acid · FoodSignal