Phytic acid (E391)
Updated October 2, 2026
Phytic acid (E391) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 7 products in our database, 2 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E391
- E-number
- E391
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 7 products (2 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Phytic acid
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Phytic acid.
Popular products with Phytic acid
e NOVA 4 
a NOVA 1 
NOVA 4 
d NOVA 4 
NOVA 4 
Phytic acid-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Phytic acid and score Nutri-Score A–C.
c NOVA 4 
c NOVA 4 
a NOVA 1 
c NOVA 3 
a NOVA 1 How to spot Phytic acid on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Phytic acid?
In our database, Phytic acid most often appears in toppings, canned vegetables, carbonated drinks and sodas.
How many products contain Phytic acid?
7 published products on Foodmetria list Phytic acid, including 2 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.