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E482EmulsifierLow concern
Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate
In plain words
The short version
CSL — the calcium analog of SSL, a dough conditioner and crumb softener.
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 (combined SSL and CSL). Considered safe at typical use levels. Hydrolyzed in digestion to stearic acid, lactic acid, and calcium — all normal dietary components.
The detail
Manufactured by reacting stearic acid and lactic acid with calcium hydroxide. The calcium analog of sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E481). Less soluble but contributes calcium instead of sodium.
Used in bread, rolls, buns, and instant rice as a dough conditioner that strengthens gluten and slows staling. Functionally interchangeable with SSL — the choice between them depends on sodium or calcium budget.
Off-white powder or waxy beads. Insoluble in cold water (more dispersible than SSL when warm). Soluble in warm oils.
Permitted globally with maximum-use limits per category.
Sources
- WHO JECFA database — Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (INS 482i) — WHO / FAO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives, 1973. Safety: JECFA ADI 0–20 mg/kg bw for calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate
- US eCFR — 21 CFR 172.844 Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate — U.S. eCFR (Office of the Federal Register), 2026. Regulation: US food additive approval with use limits (e.g. dough conditioner up to 0.5 part per 100 parts flour)
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 1129/2011 establishing the Union list of food additives — Publications Office of the EU (Official Journal L 295), 2011. Regulation: E 482 is an authorised EU food additive
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