E297 — Fumaric acid
E297 (Fumaric acid) appears in the ingredient lists of 6 products sold in Ireland.
Nutri-Score
4 rated products
Median values
| Energy | 299 kcal |
| Sugars | 9.5 g |
| Saturates | 0.05 g |
| Salt | 0.20 g |
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 containing it, by country
Products listing this additive in each country edition of Shelfpedia (Open Food Facts data)
| Country | Products |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,777 |
| Canada | 202 |
| France | 134 |
| Australia | 96 |
| Mexico | 70 |
| Spain | 68 |
| Germany | 60 |
| Portugal | 45 |
| New Zealand | 36 |
| United Kingdom | 23 |
| Brazil | 23 |
| Colombia | 20 |
| India | 17 |
| Bolivia | 13 |
| Argentina | 11 |
| Chile | 10 |
| Switzerland | 10 |
| Peru | 9 |
| Ireland | 6 |
| Netherlands | 6 |
| Czechia | 5 |
| Austria | 5 |
| Singapore | 5 |
Products
6 products, most viewed first.
Source: Open Food Facts export of 23 October 2026, ODbL · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).