E297 — Fumaric acid · page 5
E297 (Fumaric acid) appears in the ingredient lists of 203 products sold in Canada.
Nutri-Score
168 rated products
Median values
| Energy | 279 kcal |
| Sugars | 3.0 g |
| Saturates | 0.50 g |
| Salt | 0.85 g |
Categories
Status in the United States (FDA)
Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 172.350, 172.808, 172.810, 172.822.
Technical effects listed by the FDA: antimicrobial agent, curing or pickling agent, flavoring agent or adjuvant, leavening agent, ph control agent
The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 110-17-8 via Wikidata (CC0)
Products
203 products, most viewed first · page 5 of 5.
Source: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).