Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate
Also known as: E481, Sodium stearoyl lactylate
Sodium stearoyl lactylate is FDA-permitted (21 CFR 172.846) and EFSA-authorized as E481. EFSA's 2013 re-evaluation set an ADI of 22 mg/kg bw/day for E481+E482 combined, based on low acute toxicity and no genotoxicity concern.
What it is
Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (SSL), an emulsifier produced by esterifying stearic acid with lactic acid and neutralizing with sodium hydroxide.
Emulsifier, dough conditioner, whipping agent.
Why it's flagged
- High consumers (especially children) may exceed ADI
- Adds small amount of sodium
What regulators actually say
"Sodium stearoyl lactylate may be safely used in or on food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions..."
"The Panel concluded that an ADI of 22 mg/kg bw/day for sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E 481) and calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E 482) either singly or in combination can be established."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted under 21 CFR 172.846
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as E481; group ADI 22 mg/kg bw/day
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