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E483EmulsifierLow concern
Stearyl Tartrate
In plain words
The short version
A tartrate ester of stearyl alcohol — niche bakery emulsifier with narrow approved uses.
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 0–500 mg/kg body weight (JECFA — among the highest food-additive ADIs because of its inertness). Hydrolyzed in digestion to tartrate, stearic acid, and stearyl alcohol — all metabolized normally.
The detail
Educational information only. Not medical or dietary advice.