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E481EmulsifierLow concern
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
In plain words
The short version
A bakery emulsifier (SSL) that strengthens dough and extends bread softness.
Why it's green
It's widely considered safe at the amounts used in food, so we mark it green. The Safety section below has the details.
Safety profile
ADI of 20 mg/kg body weight. Generally considered safe. Like other emulsifiers, increasingly included in epidemiological studies of ultra-processed food consumption patterns.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.