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Additive · Emulsifier

E481 — Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate · page 85

E481 (Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate) appears in the ingredient lists of 6,335 products sold in the United States. Function: emulsifier, stabilizer.

6,335products with a complete record
7%rated A or B on Nutri-Score
18.1 gsugars per 100 g (median)
0.97 gsalt per 100 g (median)

Nutri-Score

How rated products spread
A 3%B 4%C 25%D 27%E 42%

5,444 rated products

Median values

Per 100 g, across all 6,335 products
Calories321 kcal
Sugars18.1 g
Saturated fat3.2 g
Salt0.97 g

Categories

Most represented

Status in the United States (FDA)

Listed in the FDA inventory “Substances Added to Food”, with the regulations 21 CFR 172.846.

Technical effects listed by the FDA: dough strengthener, emulsifier or emulsifier salt, firming agent, flour treating agent, oxidizing or reducing agent, stabilizer or thickener, surface-active agent

The inventory is a partial list, and a listing is not an FDA approval of every use; the regulations set the permitted uses.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Substances Added to Food (updated 9/8/2026), public domain · CAS 25383-99-7 via Wikidata (CC0)

Products

6,335 products, most viewed first · page 85 of 132.

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Mrs. freshley's, fruit pie, lemonMrs. Freshley'sE
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Golden Honey Hamburger BunsButternutD
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Hot dog bunsD
E
Enriched bread, sandwichButternutC
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Merita, Hamburger BunsFlowers Foods Inc.D
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Hot dog enriched bunsFlowers Foods Inc.D
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Merita, Old Fashioned Sandwich BreadFlowers Foods Inc.C
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Wonder, classic hamburger bunsWonderD
C
Classic enriched hot dog bunsWonderD
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Whole grain white breadWonderA
E
Enriched rollsD
O
Orange flavored cupcakesE
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Italian BreadWonderD
O
Orange flavored creme filled cupcakesMrs. Freshley'sE
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Enriched BreadMeritaC
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Cremes creme filled devil's food cookiesMrs. Freshley'sE
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Creme filled chocolate chip cookiesMrs. Freshley'sE
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Oatmeal cremesMrs. Freshley'sE
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Pecan Cinnamon TwistsWonder
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Twirls cinnamon sweet rollsD
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Sweet Party RollsCobblestone Bread Co.D
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Cobblestone Bread Co, Cinnamon Raisin Swirl BreadFlowers Foods Inc.D
C
Cobblestone Bread Co, Thin Sliced Bagels, OriginalFlowers Foods Inc.B
C
Cobblestone Bread Co, Thin Sliced Whole Wheat BaglesFlowers Foods Inc.A
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100% whole wheat flatbread roundsCobblestone Bread Co.B
C
Cobblestone bread co, multigrain flatbread roundsCobblestone Bread Co.A
C
Cobblestone Bread Co, Whole Grain Flatbread RoundsFlowers Foods Inc.B
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Wheat Enriched BreadC
Banana Creme Cakes, Wonder
Banana Creme CakesWonder · 3.5 ozE
Hamburger buns Jumbo, Wonder
Hamburger buns JumboWonderD
C
Classic bar-b-q enriched breadC
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Honey sliders buns, honeyD
Hamburger buns, Wonder
Hamburger bunsWonderD
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Jumbo hot dog bunsD
O
Old Fashioned Enriched BreadDandeeD
White bread
White bread
C
Cobblestone Bread Co., Toasted Onion RollsFlowers Foods Inc.C
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Texas toast enriched breadC
B
Bahama sweet rollsD
E
Enriched Jumbo Seeded Hamburger BunsBrookshire'sD
E
Enriched hot dog bunsMary Jane And FriendsD
E
Enriched hamburger bunsMary Jane And FriendsD
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Hamburger BunsBunnyD
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Nature's Own, Golden Sesame Sandwich RollsFlowers Foods Inc.D
E
Enriched Hamburger BunsBrookshire'sD
Hot dog buns
Hot dog buns · 11 ozD
E
Enriched Hot Dog BunsBrookshire'sD
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Whole grain white breadFlowers Foods Inc.C

Source: Open Food Facts export of November 1, 2026, ODbL, and USDA FoodData Central, October 2026 release, CC0 · Shelfpedia calculations (medians, distributions).