CALCIUM STEAROYL-2-LACTYLATE
Prepared at the 46th JECFA (1996), published in FNP 52 Add 4 (1996) superseding specifications prepared at the 44th JECFA (1995), published in
FNP 52 Add 3 (1995). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 55th JECFA (2000). An ADI of 0-20 mg/kg bw was established at the 17th JECFA (1973).
SYNONYMS Calcium stearoyl lactylate, calcium stearoyl lactate, INS No. 482(i)
DEFINITION A mixture of calcium salts of stearoyl lactylic acids and minor proportions of other salts of related acids, formed by the esterification of commercial stearic acid with lactic acid and neutralized to the calcium salts; may contain unneutralized palmitoyl and stearoyl lactylic acid, free fatty acids (principally palmitic and stearic acid), free lactic acid and salts of fatty acid esters of lactic and polymerized lactic acid.
Chemical names Calcium di-2-stearoyl lactate, calcium di-(2-stearoyloxy)propionate (major components)
C.A.S. number 5793-94-2
Chemical formula C42H78O8Ca; C38H70O8Ca (major components)
DESCRIPTION White or slightly yellowish powder or brittle solid with a characteristic odour
FUNCTIONAL USES Emulsifier, stabilizer
