E262ii — Sodium diacetate · page 53
E262ii (Sodium diacetate) appears in the ingredient lists of 5,200 products sold in the United States. Function: preservative, sequestrant.
Nutri-Score
4,521 rated products
Median values
| Calories | 267 kcal |
| Sugars | 2.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g |
| Salt | 2.0 g |
Categories
- Prepared meats909
- Snacks718
- Sausages622
- Sandwiches230
- Frozen foods180
- Meals139
- Smoked sausages108
- Pizzas95
Status in the United States (FDA)
Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 184.1754.
Technical effects listed by the FDA: flavoring agent or adjuvant
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 126-96-5 via Wikidata (CC0)
Products
5,200 products, most viewed first · page 53 of 109.
Source: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, October 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).