Thickener · CAS 57-48-7
Levulose
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, Levulose 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 #320 of 417.
- #320 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Levulose is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #320 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (20th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #320 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Levulose: 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 | 57-48-7 | CAS Registry |
| Category | Thickener | 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 | 3 | 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 Levulose?
Levulose (CAS 57-48-7) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, formulation aid, nutritive sweetener, processing aid, .
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Levulose
Product-count (3) 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 Levulose safe to consume?
Levulose 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 Levulose used for in food?
Levulose is commonly used as: flavor enhancer, flavoring agent or adjuvant, formulation aid, nutritive sweetener, processing aid, solvent or vehicle, stabilizer or thickener, texturizer":. It belongs to the Thickener category of food additives.
Where does Levulose sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #320 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.