E481 - Sodium Stearoyl-2-lactylate

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Characteristics: Sodium lactylates are stabilizers that maintain viscosity and improve the consistency of food products. The additive E 431 is one of the esters of fatty acids and can

Characteristic

Sodium lactylates are stabilizers that maintain viscosity and improve the consistency of foods. The additive E 431 is one of the esters of fatty acids and can be used as an emulsifier. It is either an oily substance or a light wax with a light yellow color. The supplement is a combination of lactic and stearic acids. Vegetable oils are a source of stearin, but animal fats are also often used.

Use

E 481 is used in the food industry in the production of certain food products:

fat and oil emulsions;
alcoholic beverages with a certain% alcohol, liqueurs;
pasta and confectionery;
dry appetizers, instant rice, desserts;
canned meat;
hot powdered beverages;
special biologically active substances for weight loss;

The additive improves the processing of raw materials, is used in dough, ice cream, desserts, margarines. Used in making dry cream for coffee and sauces.

Impact on humans

There is no set maximum allowable daily dose of the supplement, as it is identical to the substances formed in the process of metabolism in the human body. The use of E 481 in bakery products is limited.

Sodium lactylate is resistant to hydrolysis, so it does not break down partially immediately in food.

The supplement is considered harmless and does not have a negative effect on humans, but the consumption of foods containing it should be limited to children and people suffering from stomach and liver diseases. The substance is non-toxic and does not cause allergic reactions. In the production of baby and diet food is used only in compliance with special technical conditions and in the presence of the necessary documents.

E481 - Sodium Stearoyl-2-lactylate

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Characteristic

Use

Impact on humans

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