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E 513Acidity Regulators & Anti-caking Agents

Sulphuric acid

Characteristics

Additive NameSulphuric acid
E No.E 513
TypeIndividual Substance
In plain language

A strong inorganic acid used in food processing primarily to adjust acidity levels. It appears in very limited food applications — mainly in the production of certain alcoholic beverages like wine and beer, where it helps control pH during fermentation. At the tiny concentrations permitted, it is neutralised and poses no risk. EFSA considers it safe within authorised uses.

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