CAS Registry Number: [126-96-5]
Chemical Formula: C4H7O4Na·xH2O
E-Number: E262
Characteristics
Sodium diacetate is a dust free, slightly hydroscopic, yet free flowing crystalline material. It neither forms lumps nor releases acetic acid even during longer storage periods.
In general it is used as an anti-microbial agent in baked goods and other foods.
Sodium diacetate inhibits growth of many deleterious micro-organisms in dough and bread notable bacillus mesentericus. At the same time its mild acid properties develop the pastry aroma without however introducing too much acid or shallow a flavour character note.
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