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Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

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Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate is the food additive E 481 of the EU Union list of food additives, the sodium salt of the ester of stearic acid with lactic acid.[1] In bread and other yeast and chemically raised doughs it works as a dough strengthener and emulsifier: it binds to gluten proteins, which makes the dough more tolerant of handling, and to starch, which slows staling and keeps the crumb soft. United States labels write it "sodium stearoyl lactylate", as Pillsbury Grands! cinnamon rolls do.[2]

Products (2)

Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing 17.5 oz Pillsbury · 496 g Baking/Cooking Supplies (Perishable) 018000001590 Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls with Strawberry and Cream Flavored Icing 17.5 oz Pillsbury · 17.5 oz Baking/Cooking Supplies (Perishable) 018000000173

Also known as

  • E481

References

  1. ↑ Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II Part B: Union list of food additives (version of 2020-12-31) legislation.gov.uk. registry. Accessed 2026-09-17.
  2. ↑ Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls with Original Icing (5 count) General Mills. manufacturer. Accessed 2026-09-17. Product Description, Prep Instructions, Ingredients, Product Allergens, Nutrition Facts.
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