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Food Additive Database

162 FDA-listed substances — safety ratings, regulatory status, adverse event data.

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Propylene Glycol Alginate

Emulsifier

Propylene glycol alginate is a modified form of alginic acid derived from brown seaweed that functions as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickening agent in food products. It helps maintain consistent texture and prevent ingredient separation in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 9005-37-2View
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Propylene Glycol Mono- And Diesters Of Fats And Fatty Acids

Emulsifier

Propylene Glycol Mono- And Diesters Of Fats And Fatty Acids is a synthetic emulsifier derived from propylene glycol and fatty acids. It is used in food manufacturing to blend incompatible ingredients, improve texture, and stabilize product consistency across a range of processed foods.

CAS 977050-70-6View
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Propylene Glycol Stearate

Emulsifier

Propylene glycol stearate is a synthetic emulsifier derived from propylene glycol and stearic acid. It functions to blend oil and water-based ingredients in food products while also providing stabilizing and flavoring properties.

CAS 1323-39-3View
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Quillaia (quillaja Saponaria Molina)

Emulsifier

Quillaia (Quillaja Saponaria Molina) is a natural plant-derived ingredient extracted from the bark of the Quillaja saponaria tree native to South America. It functions primarily as an emulsifier and foaming agent in food and beverage products, helping to stabilize mixtures and create desired texture profiles.

CAS 977002-27-9View
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Rapeseed Oil, Hydrogenated

Emulsifier

Rapeseed oil, hydrogenated is a modified vegetable oil used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and texturizer in food products. It helps blend ingredients that don't naturally mix and maintains consistent texture in processed foods.

CAS 84681-71-0View
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Rapeseed Oil, Hydrogenated, Superglycerinated

Emulsifier

Rapeseed oil, hydrogenated, superglycerinated is a modified vegetable oil derivative used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food products. It helps blend ingredients that don't naturally mix, such as oil and water, while improving texture and shelf stability.

CAS 977011-92-9View
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Rapeseed Oil, Low Erucic Acid

Emulsifier

Rapeseed oil, low erucic acid (LEO) is a vegetable oil derived from rapeseed varieties bred to contain minimal erucic acid, a long-chain fatty acid. It functions as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and texturizer in food products to improve consistency and shelf stability.

CAS 120962-03-0View
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Salts Of Fatty Acids

Emulsifier

Salts of Fatty Acids are compounds derived from natural fatty acids combined with various cations, functioning as emulsifiers and anti-caking agents in food manufacturing. These additives help stabilize mixed ingredients and improve product texture and flow properties.

CAS 8046-71-7View
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Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Acidic Or Basic

Emulsifier

Sodium aluminum phosphate is a multi-functional food additive that serves as an emulsifier, leavening agent, and anti-caking agent. It is approved as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and is commonly used in baked goods, cheese products, and processed foods to improve texture and shelf stability.

CAS 7785-88-8View
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Sodium Bicarbonate

Emulsifier

Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda, is a naturally occurring compound used in food production as a leavening agent, pH control agent, and emulsifier. It has been designated as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA and is widely used in baked goods, beverages, and processed foods.

CAS 144-55-8View
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Sodium Caprate

Emulsifier

Sodium caprate is a sodium salt of capric acid (a 10-carbon fatty acid) used as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and release agent in food products. It helps maintain product texture and prevent clumping in powdered and processed foods.

CAS 1002-62-6View
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Sodium Caprylate

Emulsifier

Sodium caprylate is a salt derived from caprylic acid (an 8-carbon saturated fatty acid) used in food processing as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and lubricant. It helps maintain product texture and flow properties in various food applications.

CAS 1984-06-1View
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Sodium Caseinate

Emulsifier

Sodium caseinate is a milk-derived protein product used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food manufacturing. It helps maintain texture, prevent separation, and improve consistency in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 9005-46-3View
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Sodium Lactate

Emulsifier

Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, a naturally occurring compound produced during fermentation. It functions as an antimicrobial preservative, emulsifier, and pH control agent in various food products, helping extend shelf life and maintain product stability.

CAS 72-17-3View
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Sodium Laurate

Emulsifier

Sodium laurate is a salt derived from lauric acid, commonly used as an emulsifier and anti-caking agent in food products. It helps maintain product texture and flowability by reducing clumping and improving consistency in powdered and processed foods.

CAS 629-25-4View
Caution

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Emulsifier

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is an anionic surfactant commonly used as an emulsifier and foaming agent in food products. While widely recognized for personal care applications, its food use is limited and regulated in most jurisdictions.

CAS 151-21-3View
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Sodium Metaphosphate

Emulsifier

Sodium metaphosphate is a phosphate-based food additive that functions as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and pH control agent. It is widely used in processed foods to improve texture, prevent separation, and enhance flavor, and has been designated as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

CAS 50813-16-6View
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Sodium Myristate

Emulsifier

Sodium myristate is a salt derived from myristic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It functions as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and release agent in food manufacturing, helping maintain product texture and prevent clumping.

CAS 822-12-8View
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Sodium Oleate

Emulsifier

Sodium oleate (CAS 143-19-1) is a salt derived from oleic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid. It functions as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and stabilizer in food products, helping to maintain texture and prevent clumping in dry ingredients.

CAS 143-19-1View
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Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic

Emulsifier

Sodium phosphate, dibasic (CAS 7558-79-4) is a multipurpose food additive classified as an emulsifier and pH control agent. It functions as an anticaking agent, antimicrobial, stabilizer, and texturizer in various food products, helping maintain quality and shelf stability.

CAS 7558-79-4View
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Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic

Emulsifier

Sodium phosphate, monobasic (NaH₂PO₄) is a white crystalline salt that functions as a multi-purpose food additive. It serves primarily as an emulsifier, pH control agent, and leavening agent in various processed foods and baked goods.

CAS 7558-80-7View
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Sodium Phosphate, Tribasic

Emulsifier

Sodium phosphate, tribasic (also called trisodium phosphate) is an inorganic salt used in food processing as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and pH control agent. It is approved for use by the FDA as a Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) ingredient and appears in various processed foods and beverages.

CAS 7601-54-9View
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Sodium Potassium Tartrate

Emulsifier

Sodium potassium tartrate is a salt compound derived from tartaric acid that functions as an emulsifier, pH control agent, and sequestrant in food products. It helps stabilize mixtures, regulate acidity, and prevent discoloration in various processed foods.

CAS 304-59-6View
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Sodium Pyrophosphate

Emulsifier

Sodium pyrophosphate is a white crystalline salt used in food manufacturing as an emulsifier, anticaking agent, and pH control agent. It helps maintain texture, prevent clumping, and stabilize various processed foods including meat products, dairy, and baked goods.

CAS 7722-88-5View

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