Comparing E210 - Benzoic acid vs E481 - Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
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Found in 386 products
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Interest over time for 2 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
Interest over time for 3 keywords in U.S. during the last 10 years.
Popular questions
Is benzoic acid soluble in water?
Only sparingly—about 3 g per liter at room temperature; its solubility increases in hot water and it dissolves readily in many organic solvents.
Is benzoic acid polar?
It has a polar carboxyl group but a nonpolar aromatic ring, so overall it’s only weakly polar; its benzoate salt is much more polar and water‑soluble.
Is benzoic acid a strong acid?
No—it's a weak acid, with a pKa of about 4.2.
What is the melting point of benzoic acid?
About 122–123 °C (251–253 °F).
Is benzoic acid bad for you?
At approved food levels it’s considered safe, with an ADI of 0–5 mg/kg body weight/day; some people may experience irritation or hypersensitivity, and benzene formation in certain acidic drinks is monitored and kept very low.
Is sodium stearoyl lactylate dairy?
No—despite the name, it isn’t a dairy ingredient and contains no milk proteins or lactose; it’s made from lactic acid (from fermentation, not milk) and stearic acid.
Is sodium stearoyl lactylate bad for you?
It’s considered safe at permitted food-use levels by regulators (e.g., FDA and EU), and most people tolerate it well; adverse effects are uncommon at typical dietary intakes.
Is sodium stearoyl lactylate vegan?
Not always—stearic acid can come from either animal fat or vegetable oils, so vegans should verify the source with the manufacturer.
What is sodium stearoyl lactylate made of?
It’s a mixture of sodium salts of stearoyl lactylic acids, produced from lactic acid and stearic acid.
How is sodium stearoyl lactylate made?
It’s made by esterifying stearic acid with lactic acid, then partially neutralizing the product with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate to form the sodium salts.