Comparing E478 - Lactylated fatty acid esters of glycerol and propane-1 vs E481 - Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Overview

E478 - Lactylated fatty acid esters of glycerol and propane-1

Lactylated fatty acid esters of glycerol and propane-1 (E478) are emulsifiers that help fat and water mix and stay mixed. They are used in bakery, creams, and other foods to improve texture, volume, and stability during storage and heating. They are a group of related compounds made from edible fats, [glycerol](/e422-glycerol){.additive}, [lactic acid](/e270-lactic-acid){.additive}, and small amounts of [propylene glycol](/e1520-propylene-glycol){.additive}.

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E481 - Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E481) is a food emulsifier that helps water and fat mix smoothly. Bakers use it to strengthen dough, improve volume and crumb, and keep bread softer for longer. It is authorised for use in both the U.S. and the EU under specific regulations.

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Synonyms
E478
Lactylated fatty acid esters of glycerol and propane-1
E481
Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
Sodium stearoyl lactylate
Functions
emulsifierstabilizer
emulsifierstabilizer
Origins
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Animal
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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

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