Sodium malate
E350I is the European food-additive number for Sodium malate. Sodium malate (E350i) is a humectant used as a food additive.
Is E350I safe or restricted?
E350I is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No known concern” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E350I vegan or vegetarian?
Sodium malate (E350I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E350I?
E350I appears in 398 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Gummy Candy, Candy & Sweets, and Sour Candy.
- Gummy Candy136
- Candy & Sweets85
- Sour Candy81
- Marshmallow14
- Bread8
- Udon5
- Jelly Beans4
- Hard Candy4
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E350I across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E350I
- What is E350I?
- E350I is the E-number for Sodium malate. Sodium malate (E350i) is a humectant used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E350I?
- E350I appears in 398 of the 4.9 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in Gummy Candy, Candy & Sweets, and Sour Candy. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E350I vegan or vegetarian?
- Sodium malate (E350I) is typically produced from plant, mineral, or synthetic sources, so it is generally suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Forkin app shows product-specific vegan and vegetarian signals where available, based on ingredient and label data, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E350I safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E350I is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as ‘No known concern’ and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E350I — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan and vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.