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Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Low concern
Considered safe in cosmetic use by CIR. Not a widely used food additive in the U.S.; mild and biocompatible.
Found in
14 products
What it is
Sodium salt of stearoyl glutamic acid; mild surfactant/emulsifier derived from glutamic acid and stearic acid.
Emulsifier in cosmetics; minor food emulsifier use.
What regulators actually say
"Sodium stearoyl glutamate is concluded to be safe in the present practices of use and concentration."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted in cosmetics; limited food use
European Union — EFSA
Not currently authorized as EU food additive
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