Additive
E236 — Formic acid
E236 (Formic acid) appears in the ingredient lists of 5 products sold in the United States.
5products with a complete record
20%rated A or B on Nutri-Score
2.8 gsugars per 100 g (median)
1.2 gsalt per 100 g (median)
Nutri-Score
How rated products spread
A 0%B 20%C 40%D 40%E 0%
5 rated products
Median values
Per 100 g, across all 5 products
| Calories | 274 kcal |
| Sugars | 2.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.8 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Status in the United States (FDA)
Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 172.515, 172.723.
Technical effects listed by the FDA: flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, formulation aid
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 64-18-6 via Wikidata (CC0)
Products
5 products, most viewed first.
B
Buitoni Tortellini Pasta Mixed Cheese All Natural FreshBuitoni1 scanC
B
Buitoni, four cheese ravioli, light, lightDB
Buitoni, whole wheat three cheese tortelliniBT
Three cheese raviolettiCSource: Open Food Facts export of 23 October 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).