Antioxidant · EU 484
Stearyl Citrate
FDA status: Approved. EU: Approved. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Stearyl Citrate 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), and the European Union separately classifies it as approved.
The verdict
Stearyl Citrate is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- Approved
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
E-number regulatory snapshot
Stearyl Citrate: no OFF product match; EU code 484 is the standout identifier.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| E-Number | 484 | EU additive register |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Approved | EC 1333/2008 |
| CAS Number | - | CAS Registry |
| Category | Antioxidant | 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 Stearyl Citrate?
Stearyl Citrate is a food additive (484) classified as antioxidant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Stearyl Citrate
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 Stearyl Citrate safe to consume?
Stearyl Citrate scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; EU additive code 484 is the standout identifier on this row.
What is Stearyl Citrate used for in food?
Stearyl Citrate (484) is catalogued for Oils, fats, processed foods, baked goods; treat uses as SAFFA class, not shelf count.