Stearic Acid(E570)
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Stearic Acid is a emulsifier — Saturated fatty acid used in butter and vanilla flavorings
Also: Octadecanoic Acid
What it does
Saturated fatty acid used in butter and vanilla flavorings
Where you'll see it
butter, vanilla flavorings for beverages, baked goods, candy
What the research says
Possible sensitizer for allergic people; caused tumors in experimental animals
Benefits
Does not raise blood cholesterol as much as other saturated fats
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
- Notes: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): in 1988, University of Texas researchers reported that it did not raise blood cholesterol levels