Fumaric acid (E297)
Updated October 2, 2026
Fumaric acid (E297) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 4,223 products in our database, 3,827 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E297
- E-number
- E297
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 4,223 products (3,827 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Fumaric acid
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Fumaric acid.
Popular products with Fumaric acid
d NOVA 4 
e NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
b NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 
a NOVA 4 Fumaric acid-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Fumaric acid and score Nutri-Score A–C.
a NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
a NOVA 3 
a NOVA 4 
c NOVA 3 How to spot Fumaric acid on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Fumaric acid?
In our database, Fumaric acid most often appears in confectioneries, mexican dinner mixes, breads and plant-based beverages.
How many products contain Fumaric acid?
4,223 published products on Foodmetria list Fumaric acid, including 3,827 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.