Sorbitan Tristearate And Soy Lecithin-emulsifiers
What is Sorbitan Tristearate And Soy Lecithin-emulsifiers?
Sorbitan tristearate is a synthetic emulsifier made from sorbitol (a sugar alcohol) and stearic acid (a fatty acid). Soy lecithin is a mixture of phospholipids derived from soybeans, commonly used as an emulsifier.
Is Sorbitan Tristearate And Soy Lecithin-emulsifiers a major allergen?
Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA.
What is Sorbitan Tristearate And Soy Lecithin-emulsifiers used for?
These ingredients work together as emulsifiers, helping to blend oil and water-based ingredients in foods.
Is Sorbitan Tristearate And Soy Lecithin-emulsifiers safe?
Both sorbitan tristearate and soy lecithin are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food.
Why it's used
These ingredients work together as emulsifiers, helping to blend oil and water-based ingredients in foods. They are often found in chocolate and candy products to improve texture and prevent ingredients from separating.
Health notes
Both sorbitan tristearate and soy lecithin are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. They are used in small amounts and are not associated with significant health concerns at typical consumption levels. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these ingredients, and they are permitted for use in many countries.
Allergen info
Soy lecithin is derived from soy, which is one of the nine major allergens recognized by the FDA. Sorbitan tristearate is not derived from a major allergen.
Foods that contain Sorbitan Tristearate And Soy Lecithin-emulsifiers
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Original Dark Candies, Original Dark
High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving
481kcal
7.4Protein
22.2Fat
63.0Carbs
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Original Dark Candies, Original Dark
High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving
481kcal
7.4Protein
22.2Fat
63.0Carbs
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Original Dark Candy Bites
High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving
464kcal
7.1Protein
25Fat
64.3Carbs
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Original Dark Candies Snack Pack, Original Dark
High in added sugars — 20% DV per serving
458kcal
8.3Protein
25Fat
62.5Carbs
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Original Dark Candies, Original Dark
High in added sugars — 24% DV per serving
467kcal
6.7Protein
23.3Fat
63.3Carbs
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Original Dark Chocolate, Original
High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving
481kcal
7.4Protein
22.2Fat
63.0Carbs
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Original Dark Chocolate Peanut Chews, Original Dark
High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving
High in added sugars — 28% DV per serving
486kcal
8.6Protein
22.9Fat
62.9Carbs
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