Food Additive · CAS 77538-19-3
Glyceryl Behenate
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Glyceryl Behenate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Glyceryl Behenate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Glyceryl Behenate: no OFF product match; CAS 77538-19-3 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 77538-19-3 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Food Additive | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | 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.
What is Glyceryl Behenate?
Glyceryl Behenate (CAS 77538-19-3) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as formulation aid.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Glyceryl Behenate
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 Glyceryl Behenate safe to consume?
Glyceryl Behenate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 77538-19-3, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Glyceryl Behenate used for in food?
Glyceryl Behenate (CAS 77538-19-3) is catalogued for formulation aid (Food Additive); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.