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Stearyl Citrate(E484)
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Stearyl Citrate is a antioxidant — Metal chelator and antioxidant to prevent rancidity
What it does
Metal chelator and antioxidant to prevent rancidity
Where you'll see it
margarine
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
- Notes: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a metal chelator to prevent adverse effects of trace metals in foods and an antioxidant