Sodium formiate (E237)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sodium formiate (E237) 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
- E237
- E-number
- E237
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 6 products (3 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Sodium formiate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sodium formiate.
Popular products with Sodium formiate
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NOVA 4 Sodium formiate-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Sodium formiate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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c NOVA 4 How to spot Sodium formiate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
Related additives
Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sodium formiate?
In our database, Sodium formiate most often appears in chocolates.
How many products contain Sodium formiate?
6 published products on Foodmetria list Sodium formiate, 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.