Sulphuric acid (E513)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sulphuric acid (E513) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 9 products in our database, 4 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E513
- E-number
- E513
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 9 products (4 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Sulphuric acid
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sulphuric acid.
Popular products with Sulphuric acid
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Popular products from the same categories that don't list Sulphuric acid and score Nutri-Score A–C.
How to spot Sulphuric acid on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sulphuric acid?
In our database, Sulphuric acid most often appears in marshmallows coated with chocolate, alcoholic beverages, tests and flavoured milks.
How many products contain Sulphuric acid?
9 published products on Foodmetria list Sulphuric acid, including 4 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.