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Sodium lactate (E325)
Sodium lactate is a preservative / acidity regulator used in meat products, cheese.. EFSA has published no numeric acceptable daily intake for it.
What it does
Where you meet it
Meat products, cheese.
This page describes the general scientific position. Allergies and sensitivities are individual: if your body disagrees with an additive, avoid it regardless of any ADI.
Sources: EFSA — food additives re-evaluations · Open Food Facts — additives taxonomy · checked 2026-09-03
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium lactate (E325)?
Preservative / acidity regulator. It is used in Meat products, cheese.
How much sodium lactate is safe?
EFSA published no numeric ADI, which usually means the substance is so benign that no limit needed to be set — or that intake is self-limiting. The assessment itself is still a full safety evaluation.
Should I avoid sodium lactate?
For a healthy adult there is no reason to avoid it at typical intakes. If you have a diagnosed sensitivity or a health condition, your clinician's advice is the one that counts.
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