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Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Sodium 2-(1-carboxylatoethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl stearateE481emulsifier
FDA Status
GRAS (FDA Reviewed)Versatile food additive that acts as both an emulsifier and a dough strengthener. Made from the sodium salt of stearic acid and lactic acid, commonly known as SSL.
Concerns
- •generally considered safe at approved levels
- •may cause issues for people with dairy sensitivities due to lactic acid component
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
breadbaked goodspancake mixestortillascoffee creamers
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