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Stearyl Citrate(E484)

Level 1Generally 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