Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a surfactant — Detergent, wetting additive, whipping aid
Also: SLS
What it does
Detergent, wetting additive, whipping aid
Where you'll see it
cake mixes, dried-egg products, frozen and liquid eggs, marshmallows
What the research says
May produce allergic sensitivity reactions
Regulatory status
- US FDA: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a detergent, wetting additive, and emulsifier; may produce allergic sensitivity reactions