Dehydroacetic acid (E265)
Updated October 2, 2026
Dehydroacetic acid (E265) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 6 products in our database, 3 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E265
- E-number
- E265
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 6 products (3 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Dehydroacetic acid
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Dehydroacetic acid.
Popular products with Dehydroacetic acid
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NOVA 4 Dehydroacetic acid-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Dehydroacetic acid and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Dehydroacetic acid on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Dehydroacetic acid?
In our database, Dehydroacetic acid most often appears in chocolates.
How many products contain Dehydroacetic acid?
6 published products on Foodmetria list Dehydroacetic acid, including 3 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.