E363

Succinic acid

What the research shows

Prototype

Not enough

published research on this page yet

How we decide

A food additive known as E363.

Written from English Wikipedia1

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • EU permitted

What research says

Study type not stated

  • Open question

    Exercise performance2

    Scientists do not yet know whether succinic acid supplements help exercise performance, since most studies were flawed and used mixes.

The signal at the top counts the findings in people and in animal and lab studies. A concern in studies of people outranks animal and lab studies, and “No concerns” needs at least two findings in people. Findings whose study type is not stated are shown but not counted. This page is a reference, not medical advice. It describes what regulators and published research say. Talk to a doctor or dietitian about your own diet.

Regulatory status

Checked Sep 2026

Status reflects the named register on the date checked. It is not a safety rating. A country appears here once we've found this ingredient on its official list.

How we check

Products

The 6 most-scanned of 340 products on Open Food Facts that list succinic acid.

  • New England Clam Chowder Campbell's Chunky · 533 g 5 additives
  • Cup Noodles Chicken Flavor Nissin · 71 g 6 additives
  • Top Ramen Chicken Flavor Nissin · 3.421 oz 10 additives
  • MEATLOAF WITH MASHED POTATOES and gravy Lean Cuisine 7 additives
  • Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce Kikkoman · 296 ml 2 additives
  • Shrimp flavor ramen noodle soup Nissin · 3 OZ (85 g) 8 additives

References

  1. 1Succinic acid. Wikipedia. Accessed September 26, 2026.
  2. 2Jędrejko K, Catlin O, Jędrejko M, et al. The Ergogenic Potential of Succinic Acid in Exercise Performance and Post-Exercise Recovery: A Systematic Review. Nutrients. 2026;18(5). doi:10.3390/nu18050870