Food additive databaseCreates texture and shapeChecked 2026-09-27
pH adjuster pH調整剤
Food additiveGroup nameLabeled differently abroadUsed in 1 product on this site
- Purpose
- adjusts acidity, extends shelf life
- On the label
- “pH調整剤” (pH adjuster)
Flagged additives are marked when you use the Ingredient Checker (choose others).
In Japan
- Citric acid and others are used. No matter how many are used, they can be written as “pH調整剤” (pH adjuster) (a group name).
Under stricter rules abroad
Category: Labeled differently abroad
- In the EU, a label with only the purpose name is not allowed. The substance name or E number must be written (EU Regulation 1169/2011).
Substances labeled this way
Products on this site that contain it
| Product | As written on the label |
|---|---|
| 「丸鶏がらスープ™」110g袋味の素 | pH調整剤 |
Product pages are in Japanese for now; each one reads every ingredient on the label.
Related pages
Sources
- Food Labeling Standards (Cabinet Office Ordinance No. 10 of 2015) (Japanese)
- EU Regulation 1169/2011 (EUR-Lex)
Last checked 2026-09-27. Rules change over time. This page is a translation of our Japanese page; if they differ, the Japanese page is the reference.
The categories are not a safety verdict. Additives used in Japan are approved by the government, which sets the foods and amounts they can be used in. This page lists facts stated in laws and in evaluations by public bodies.