Other additives · Food additive

Adipic acid (E355)

Updated October 2, 2026

Adipic acid (E355) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 654 products in our database, 618 of them sold in the US.

Quick facts

Also known as
E355
E-number
E355
Function
Other additives
Found in
654 products (618 sold in the US)

Foods that commonly contain Adipic acid

Confectioneries 1% · 150
Undefined 0% · 39
Cakes 0% · 28
Desserts 1% · 16
Candies 0% · 15
Meals 0% · 14
Gelatin 7% · 14
Biscuits 0% · 10

Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Adipic acid.

Popular products with Adipic acid

How to spot Adipic acid on a label

Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:

Adipic acidE355

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Frequently asked questions

What foods contain Adipic acid?

In our database, Adipic acid most often appears in confectioneries, undefined, cakes and desserts.

How many products contain Adipic acid?

654 published products on Foodmetria list Adipic acid, including 618 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.

Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.