Sodium acetate anhydrous is được sản xuất bởi the reaction of acetic acid with sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide, followed by crystallization and drying. It is freely soluble in water and produces a mildly alkaline solution with excellent buffering capacity. In the food ngành công nghiệp, sodium acetate serves as a chất bảo quản by releasing acetic acid in food systems to inhibit bacterial growth, particularly Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat meat sản phẩm.
It also chức năngs as a seasoning agent. It imparts a mild vinegar-like flavor to salt-and-vinegar chips and seasoned snacks. The anhydrous form is preferred for dry ứng dụng due to its superior độ ổn định and free-flowing properties compared to the trihydrate form.