Emulsifier · CAS 1337-33-3
Stearyl Citrate Antioxidant
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, Stearyl Citrate Antioxidant 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
Stearyl Citrate Antioxidant 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
Stearyl Citrate Antioxidant: no OFF product match; CAS 1337-33-3 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 1337-33-3 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| 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 | 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 Antioxidant?
Stearyl Citrate Antioxidant (CAS 1337-33-3) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, sequestrant, surface-active agent.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Stearyl Citrate Antioxidant
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 Antioxidant safe to consume?
Stearyl Citrate Antioxidant scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 1337-33-3, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Stearyl Citrate Antioxidant used for in food?
Stearyl Citrate Antioxidant (CAS 1337-33-3) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, sequestrant, surface-active agent (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.