Additives
681Browse the additives detected in Open Food Facts products, with descriptions and product counts.
E482 - Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate
Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (calcium stearoyl lactylate or CSL) or E482 is a versatile, FDA approved food additive. It is one type of a commercially available lactylate. CSL is non-toxic, biodegradable, and typi...
E483 - Stearyl tartrate
Stearyl palmityl tartrate is a derivative of tartaric acid used as an emulsifier. It is produced by esterification of tartaric acid with commercial grade stearyl alcohol, which generally consists of a mixture of the f...
E484 - Stearyl citrate
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E485 - Sodium stearoyl fumarate
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E486 - Calcium stearoyl fumarate
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E487 - sodium dodecyl sulfate
Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), synonymously sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), or sodium laurilsulfate, is a synthetic organic compound with the formula CH3(CH2)11SO4 Na. It is an anionic surfactant used in many cleaning an...
E488 - Ethoxylated Mono- and Di-Glycerides
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E489 - Methyl glucoside-coconut oil ester
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E490 - Propylene glycol
Propylene glycol (IUPAC name: propane-1,2-diol) is a synthetic organic compound with the chemical formula C3H8O2. It is a viscous, colorless liquid which is nearly odorless but possesses a faintly sweet taste. Chemica...
E491 - Sorbitan monostearate
Sorbitan monostearate is an ester of sorbitan (a sorbitol derivative) and stearic acid and is sometimes referred to as a synthetic wax. It is primarily used as an emulsifier to keep water and oils mixed. Sorbitan mon...
E492 - Sorbitan tristearate
Sorbitan tristearate is a nonionic surfactant. It is variously used as a dispersing agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer, in food and in aerosol sprays. As a food additive, it has the E number E492. Brand names for poly...
E493 - Sorbitan monolaurate
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E494 - Sorbitan monooleate
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E495 - Sorbitan monopalmitate
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E496 - Sorbitan trioleate
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E500 - Sodium carbonates
Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids. Often found in baking soda, they regul...
E500i - Sodium carbonate
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E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate
Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent. When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and...
E500iii - Sodium sesquicarbonate
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E501 - Potassium carbonates
Potassium carbonate (K2CO3) is a white salt, which is soluble in water (insoluble in ethanol) and forms a strongly alkaline solution. It can be made as the product of potassium hydroxide's absorbent reaction with carb...