Yes, it has been approved safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), as well as the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).

FDA
Sodium gluconate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used as a sequestrant in food. (6)

EFSA

Sodium gluconate (E576) is listed in Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as an authorised food additive and categorized in “ additives other than colours and sweeteners” (7).

 

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