Leavening Agent · CAS 4070-80-8
Sodium Stearyl Fumarate
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, Sodium Stearyl Fumarate 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 #408 of 417.
- #408 of 417 by tracked product prevalence
The verdict
Sodium Stearyl Fumarate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it. By Open Food Facts product count it sits #408 of 417 among additives with tracked product presence (0th percentile).
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- #408 of 417
- product-prevalence rank
- 0
- state regulations
Regulatory snapshot
Sodium Stearyl Fumarate: 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 | 4070-80-8 | CAS Registry |
| Category | Leavening Agent | 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 Sodium Stearyl Fumarate?
Sodium Stearyl Fumarate (CAS 4070-80-8) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as dough strengthener, leavening agent, lubricant or release agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Sodium Stearyl Fumarate
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 Sodium Stearyl Fumarate safe to consume?
Sodium Stearyl Fumarate 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 Sodium Stearyl Fumarate used for in food?
Sodium Stearyl Fumarate is commonly used as: dough strengthener, leavening agent, lubricant or release agent. It belongs to the Leavening Agent category of food additives.
Where does Sodium Stearyl Fumarate sit among food additives PlainIngredients tracks?
Among additives with at least one tracked product, it ranks #408 of 417 by Open Food Facts product count. See /methodology#corpus-placement for the ranking bases.