FDA Status
Approved
Emulsifier · EU 482
Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
2.0 / 5
Composite safety Caution
Score 2 of 5
Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate: 2/5 (Caution)
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 2 out of 5 (Caution), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved. It is used in a moderate number of tracked products.
- 55th percentile by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. It is used in a moderate number of tracked products (55th percentile by tracked product count).
- 2/5
- Caution
- Approved
- FDA status
- 55th pctile
- by product prevalence
- 0
- state regulations
Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate (482) is a emulsifier additive holding a composite safety score of 2 out of 5 (Caution). According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Substances Added to Food inventory, it is currently classified as Approved, while the European Union lists it as Approved. This ingredient appears in approximately 27 tracked food products across our database. It is most commonly used as Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream.
No U.S. state has enacted specific legislation targeting Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate to date, keeping federal FDA classification as the operative standard. State-level food safety legislation remains active nationally, and that picture may shift as new bills advance.
Peer-reviewed research has flagged 1 distinct area of health concern for Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate, which factors directly into the assigned safety score. The European Food Safety Authority has published an evaluation dated 2013-05-13, with an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of 22. EFSA has noted an overexposure risk classification of "high" for typical consumption patterns. All figures above draw on FDA SAFFA inventory records, EU food additive regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, EFSA scientific opinions where published, and legislative records from individual U.S. states.
Regulatory Snapshot
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | 482 | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 2 / 5 (Caution) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | 22 | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | 27 | 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.
EU Status
Approved
482
U.S. State Regulations
0 states
None enacted
Safety Assessment
Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate's 2/5 (Caution) score reflects where this specific ingredient lands on that scale. The FDA has approved Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate for use in food products under specified conditions.
Research has identified 1 area of health concern associated with Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate. Consumers with specific health conditions should consult a healthcare provider before consuming products containing this ingredient.
How Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate compares
Where a safety score of 2/5 falls among all 4,509 scored ingredients tracked on PlainIngredients.
Ingredients by safety score (Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate highlighted)
43 of 4,509 scored ingredients (1%) share a safety score of 2/5.
What is Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate?
Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate is a food additive (482) classified as emulsifier.
Health Concerns
- EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate -E 481- and calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate -E 482- as food additives.. EFSA overexposure risk: high. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest
Common Uses
Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate safe to consume?
Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate has a safety score of 2/5 (Caution). Scientific studies have raised health concerns. Check with a healthcare provider for personalized advice.
What is Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate used for in food?
Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate is commonly used as: Sauces, dressings, baked goods, ice cream. It belongs to the Emulsifier category of food additives.
Is Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate banned in any US states?
Currently, no US states have enacted specific bans or regulations targeting Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate. However, state food safety legislation is evolving rapidly.
What is the difference between FDA and EU regulation of Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate?
The FDA classifies Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate as "Approved", while the EU status is "Approved" (482). The FDA and EU use separate evaluation frameworks, the EU often applies the precautionary principle, sometimes banning additives that remain approved in the US. Always check both jurisdictions when evaluating food additive safety.
What health concerns are associated with Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate?
Research has identified the following health concerns for Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate: EFSA evaluation: Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate -E 481- and calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate -E 482- as food additives.. EFSA overexposure risk: high. Flagged by ANSES (French food safety agency) as additive of interest. These findings inform its safety score of 2/5. Consult a healthcare provider for personalized guidance, especially if you have pre-existing conditions.
How is the safety score for Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate calculated?
The safety score of 2/5 for Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate is a composite assessment based on FDA regulatory status, EU approval status, published scientific research on health effects, and state-level legislative actions. A score of 1 means "Banned / Avoid" and 5 means "Generally Safe." The score is updated as new regulatory actions or scientific evidence emerge.
Data Sources
- FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) Inventory
- EU Food Additive Regulations (EC) No 1333/2008
- State food safety legislation and bill records
What to do about Calcium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate
This additive is flagged, worth checking labels for.
- Check the FDA status (Approved) and EU status (Approved) before assuming it is risk-free. How we score
- Compare it against the most-restricted additives in the U.S. supply. View rankings
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Safety scores summarise regulatory status and published concerns; they are not medical or dietary advice.
Every figure on PlainIngredients is rendered directly from FDA, EU, EFSA and U.S. state regulatory records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.