Soy Calcium Stearate
What is Soy Calcium Stearate?
Soy calcium stearate is a calcium salt of stearic acid, a fatty acid that can be derived from soy. It is produced by reacting stearic acid with calcium hydroxide. This ingredient is often used as an anti-caking agent.
Is Soy Calcium Stearate vegan?
Soy Calcium Stearate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Soy Calcium Stearate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Soy Calcium Stearate a major allergen?
Soy calcium stearate is derived from soy, which is one of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Soy Calcium Stearate used for?
Manufacturers add soy calcium stearate to powdered foods like chips, pretzels, and snacks to prevent them from clumping together.
Is Soy Calcium Stearate safe?
Soy calcium stearate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add soy calcium stearate to powdered foods like chips, pretzels, and snacks to prevent them from clumping together. It helps maintain a free-flowing texture, ensuring the product is easy to handle and consume.
Health notes
Soy calcium stearate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an anti-caking agent. Stearic acid is a common fatty acid found in many foods and is metabolized by the body. JECFA has evaluated stearic acid and found it to be safe for consumption. No significant health concerns are associated with its typical use in foods.
Allergen info
Soy calcium stearate is derived from soy, which is one of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Soy Calcium Stearate
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