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Sodium Stearate
Sodium Stearate
Low concern
Sodium stearate is the sodium salt of a naturally occurring fatty acid. It is approved by FDA for use in food as a multipurpose food substance.
Found in
202 products
What it is
The sodium salt of stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid; used as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and lubricant.
Emulsifier, anti-caking, release agent.
Why it's flagged
- sodium contribution at high use levels (minor)
What regulators actually say
"Salts of fatty acids... may be safely used in food in accordance with the following conditions."
"The Panel concluded that there is no safety concern at the reported use levels for the salts of fatty acids (E 470a, E 470b)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1090 (sodium stearate).
European Union — EFSA
Approved as E470a; no ADI assigned (no concern at use levels).
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