Emulsifier · CAS 8029-76-3
Hydroxylated Lecithin
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, Hydroxylated Lecithin 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). By tracked product count it ranks #389 of 417.
- #389 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Hydroxylated Lecithin is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #389 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (0th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #389 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Hydroxylated Lecithin: composite 4/5 (Low Risk) with FDA Approved.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| CAS Number | 8029-76-3 | CAS Registry |
| Category | Emulsifier | 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 | 1 | 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 Hydroxylated Lecithin?
Hydroxylated Lecithin (CAS 8029-76-3) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Hydroxylated Lecithin
Product-count (1) 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 Hydroxylated Lecithin safe to consume?
Hydroxylated Lecithin scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. In the lower-concern band the federal listing is the primary signal. Moderation still applies to any additive.
What is Hydroxylated Lecithin used for in food?
Hydroxylated Lecithin is commonly used as: emulsifier or emulsifier salt. It belongs to the Emulsifier category of food additives.
Where does Hydroxylated Lecithin sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #389 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.