Food Additive Sodium Acetate Trihydrate (E262)
CAS NO.: 6131-90-4
Molecular Formula: CH₃COONa·3H₂O
Molecular Weight: 136.08 g/mol
Food Additive Number: E262
Character: Colorless or white crystalline material with good water solubility and a mild salty, vinegar-like taste.
Usage: Used where authorized as an acidity regulator, preservative-support ingredient, pH buffer, flavoring component, and food-processing aid. Application levels must comply with the regulations of the destination market.
Package: 25 kg food-grade bag with an inner food-contact polyethylene liner.
Storage: Store in a clean, cool, dry, and odor-free warehouse. Protect from moisture, contamination, toxic substances, and strong-smelling materials.
- Product Description
Food Additive Sodium Acetate Trihydrate (E262) | Premium Acidity Regulator & Preservative Solution for Food Processing
Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical Co., Ltd. produces high-purityFood Additive Sodium Acetate Trihydrate (E262). The purity range is 99% to 100%. Impurities get controlled very tightly. Chloride sits at 0.005% or less. Heavy metals never go above 0.0005%. The company has been making this stuff for 35 years. Each year, output hits 150,000 tons. GB2760 food additive standards are met by our products. Several international certifications are also in hand. This product is a high-purity crystalline compound. It works as an acidity regulator. A preservative enhancer role is another function. pH buffering is also part of the job. It fits many food processing scenarios. Water solubility is good. The whole process falls under quality control. Our Food Additive Sodium Acetate Trihydrate can make food shelf life 2 to 3 times longer. Original flavor stays intact, and taste texture gets better.
Key Features & Benefits
Our sodium acetate trihydrate brings food producers real benefits in cost and quality. Acidity gets adjusted with precision. That lets manufacturers control the sweet-sour ratio of finished food accurately. Flavor as a whole can get better too.
The product handles two tasks: acidity regulation and auxiliary preservation. Formula design gets simpler for companies. Total ingredient procurement costs go down too. It strongly stops molds, yeasts, bacteria, and other harmful microorganisms from growing. That makes the fresh-keeping period of food much longer.
Its buffering power stays the same. Through the whole food production run, pH values stay in balance. Raw materials do not break down from oxidation. They keep their flavor as well. Every batch comes out the same. On the safety side, the acceptable daily intake is 0-15mg/kg body weight. That follows food safety rules around the world. In crystal form it dissolves fast. So it spreads evenly through a food formula, and each use gives the same result.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
Chemical Formula | CH₃COONa·3H₂O |
CAS Number | 6131-90-4 |
Molecular Weight | 136.08 g/mol |
Content (CH₃COONa·3H₂O) | 99-100% |
Free Alkali | ≤0.12% |
Free Water | ≤0.1% |
Chloride (Cl) | ≤0.005% |
Iron (Fe) | ≤0.0003% |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤0.0005% |
Arsenic (As) | ≤0.0001% |
Potassium (K) | ≤0.01% |
Appearance | Colorless or white crystals |
Taste | Mild salty, vinegar-like |
Water Solubility | Excellent |
How It Works
Inside food systems, Food Additive Sodium Acetate Trihydrate (E262) guards quality in a few ways, and it does this through how it works. It acts as a professional acidity regulator and pH buffer. It gives off or takes in hydrogen ions, depending on what changes around it. That holds the pH value of the food system steady. Raw materials then get a stable setting where they stay fresh.
Acetate ions get in the way of how molds, bacteria, and other spoilage microbes feed and grow. Their numbers drop. Their activity falls too. Food then takes longer to spoil, so it stays fit to eat for more days. During production and processing, the product also holds up when pH swings around. If a company puts in acidic or alkaline materials, the system stays in a steady state. Active flavor compounds are protected. Color and texture do not turn for the worse.
These crystals break down quickly. Put them in a food system that is water based, and they spread through it without lumps. Each batch then acts the same. Poor mixing will not cause gaps in quality.
Applications
This additive handles more than one task. It also works in nearly every common part of food processing. Other ingredients mix with it easily. Bread and pastries are one example. In baked goods it keeps the pH where yeast needs it, so fermentation can finish the way it should. Staling slows down as well, and the product stays on the shelf longer.
With cured meat and other processed meat items, it does its job next to composite preservatives. Bacterial growth gets held back when the two work together. Color in the meat holds steady, and the product stores better.
Cheese works well here, and so do other dairy foods made by fermentation. Makers adjust the acidity to the exact level they need. The fermenting process never runs wild. That soft vinegar note mixes right into the dairy taste. Nothing fights against anything else.
Drink companies rely on it as well. In fizzy drinks, the acidity is brought into balance. The same treatment applies to sports drinks and flavored water. pH levels that drift while the product sits in storage no longer cause trouble. Flavor holds steady right up to the last day of shelf life.
Pickled vegetables, sauces, and condiments pick up deeper flavor. The taste gets better. Products that are already finished also last far longer in storage.
Food Additive Sodium Acetate Trihydrate (E262) vs Other Products
Feature | Sodium Acetate Trihydrate | Citric Acid | Sodium Benzoate | Potassium Acetate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Primary Function | Acidity regulator & buffer | Acidulant | Preservative | Acidity regulator |
pH Range | 7.5-9.2 (1% solution) | 2.0-3.0 | 7.0-8.0 | 8.0-9.0 |
Taste Profile | Mild salty-vinegar | Sour/tart | Slightly bitter | Salty |
Buffering Capacity | Excellent | Moderate | Poor | Excellent |
Water Solubility | High | Very high | High | Very high |
Cost Efficiency | High (dual function) | Moderate | Moderate | Lower |
Application Versatility | Very broad | Broad | Limited | Moderate |
Certifications & Compliance
Our production base has passed ISO quality management system certification, implementing standardized and standardized production management to ensure stable product quality in batches. The products own KOSHER and HALAL international certifications, meeting the access standards of mainstream global markets.
All products strictly comply with China GB2760 food additive safety standards, and can meet the regulatory requirements of different countries and regions. We support third-party authoritative testing by SGS and Intertek. Customers can apply for independent quality and safety verification reports according to their procurement needs.
Packaging Options
Standard food-grade packaging is what goes around sodium acetate trihydrate. Bags are filled to a 25kg spec. A food-contact polyethylene inner bag lines every one of them. While the goods travel or sit in storage, dust, moisture and pollutants are kept out. That stops the product from clumping up or breaking down.
The standard packaging is easy to stack, transport and unpack, which is convenient for factory batching use and quantitative feeding. For large-scale customized orders, we can provide personalized packaging solutions according to customer requirements.
Manufacturing Process
Relying on 35 years of professional accumulation in acetate chemical production, our 27,000 ㎡ professional production workshop adopts precise controlled crystallization technology to ensure uniform crystal particle size and ultra-high purity of finished products.
We implement strict whole-process quality control: all raw materials are inspected strictly before warehousing, and reaction temperature, pressure and other core parameters are monitored in real time during the production process to maximize product conversion rate and reduce impurity content.
Through multi-stage precision purification technology, trace impurities in products are completely removed to meet high-standard food-grade application requirements. All finished products will undergo comprehensive index testing before packaging, with complete batch production and testing records to realize full-process traceability.
Our professional quality inspection laboratory is equipped with advanced analytical testing equipment, conducting continuous sampling inspection in production links and full inspection of finished products to ensure that each batch of products fully meets the specified technical indicators.
Why Choose Us
With 35 years of focused experience in acetate product manufacturing, we are a professional and reliable supplier of food-grade sodium acetate trihydrate. The annual output of 150,000 tons ensures sufficient inventory and stable supply, which can fully meet the large-scale procurement demand of global customers.
We adhere to customer-oriented service, providing one-stop technical support including formula optimization and usage guidance. Our technical team is familiar with various food processing processes, and can provide targeted solution optimization according to customers' actual production pain points.
Our logistics channels cover the globe, and we have worked with the same logistics partners for years. Delivery to Asia and Europe lands on time and arrives undamaged, and so does delivery to America, Food Additive Sodium Acetate Trihydrate (E262), and other regions. Product integrity holds across the whole supply chain.
Better quality sits at the center of how we work. We keep putting funds into new production technology and better equipment. What customers get is a product that stays the same batch after batch. That helps them hold their own quality steady and makes their brand stronger in the market.
FAQ
Q: What shelf life does your sodium acetate trihydrate have?
A: A1: Put it somewhere cool where air moves well. The spot has to stay dry. Moisture must not get in, and pollutants must stay out too. Do that, and you get 24 months of shelf life from the production date.
Q: Will this product work in organic food production?
A: A2: The applicability in organic food varies according to regional certification standards. We suggest you confirm with your local organic certification institution before use.
Q: What is the preservative advantage of this product compared with similar products?
A: A3: It does not replace other preservatives, but produces an obvious synergistic effect. After reasonable formula matching, it can increase the food shelf life by 2-3 times effectively.
Q: What is the standard usage dosage of the product?
A: A4: The specific usage amount depends on food categories and local regulatory standards. The conventional dosage range in food formulas is 0.1%-0.5%.
Q: Can you provide professional formula technical support?
A: A5: Yes. Our professional technical team can provide targeted guidance on product dosage, formula compatibility and application optimization for all cooperative customers.
Q: Do you send out samples and third-party test reports?
A: A6: Samples come free of charge, and we cover the shipping. When a customer asks for them, we also pass along test reports from SGS, Intertek and other trusted third-party labs.
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