Comparing E470AI - Sodium salts of fatty acids vs E481 - Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
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Explain why sodium salts of fatty acids, although they are salts, are not very soluble in water?
Their long hydrophobic hydrocarbon tails outweigh the small ionic (carboxylate) head, so they prefer to aggregate into micelles or lamellar phases rather than disperse as individual ions; solubility decreases with chain length and is generally lower for sodium than potassium salts.
What are sodium or potassium salts of fatty acids?
They are soaps—anionic surfactants (RCOO− Na+ or RCOO− K+) formed by neutralizing fatty acids with sodium or potassium hydroxide, used in foods as emulsifiers and stabilizers.
What are sodium salts of long chain fatty acids called?
They are commonly called soaps, for example sodium stearate or sodium palmitate.
What do the sodium salts of fatty acids taste like?
They have a characteristic soapy, slightly bitter/alkaline taste; at typical food-use levels they contribute little flavor but can cause a soapy off-note if overused.
What is special about sodium salts of fatty acids?
They are amphiphilic surfactants that lower surface tension and self-assemble (e.g., into micelles), enabling them to emulsify and stabilize fat–water mixtures. They can also form insoluble “soaps” with calcium or magnesium ions.
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.