Antioxidant · EU 304
Ascorbyl Stearate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Ascorbyl Stearate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. The European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Ascorbyl Stearate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
Identified by its EU additive code
Ascorbyl Stearate: no OFF product match; EU code 304 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 304 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Antioxidant | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not in our EFSA data | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
Ascorbyl Stearate: what it is
Ascorbyl Stearate is a food additive (304) classified as antioxidant.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of ascorbyl palmitate -E 304i- and ascorbyl stearate -E 304-ii-- as food additives
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Ascorbyl Stearate
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ascorbyl Stearate safe to consume?
Ascorbyl Stearate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 304 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Ascorbyl Stearate used for in food?
Ascorbyl Stearate (304) is catalogued for Oils, fats, processed foods, baked goods; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.
What health concerns are associated with Ascorbyl Stearate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Ascorbyl Stearate: EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of ascorbyl palmitate -E 304i- and ascorbyl stearate -E 304-ii-- as food additives. These findings inform its safety score of 4/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.