E297 — Fumaric acid · page 61
E297 (Fumaric acid) appears in the ingredient lists of 3,784 products sold in the United States.
Nutri-Score
2,922 rated products
Median values
| Calories | 296 kcal |
| Sugars | 6.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.00 g |
| Salt | 0.87 g |
Categories
- Confectioneries557
- Breads311
- Plant-based beverages275
- Sandwiches147
- Cakes144
- Candies71
- Snacks67
- Frozen foods59
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
3,784 products, most viewed first · page 61 of 79.
Source: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, October 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).