Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate
Function: Emulsifier
E482 is the European food-additive number for Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E482) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
What is E482 used for?
Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E482) is an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. It is added during food production for a technological purpose rather than for nutrition. See all emulsifiers (E-numbers).
Is E482 safe or restricted?
E482 faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as “Restricted use” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned, or the guide to how EU additives are approved, re-evaluated and banned.
Is E482 vegan or vegetarian?
Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E482) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used — so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product.
The production source can vary between manufacturers — the Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product. Always read the label for allergens.
Which foods contain E482?
E482 appears in 510 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in bread rolls / buns, white bread and bread.
- Bread Rolls / Buns54
- White Bread54
- Bread46
- Cakes30
- Potato25
- Sandwiches22
- Whole Wheat Bread17
- Breadcrumbs11
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E482 across the catalogue.
Counts reflect Forkin's independently enriched product catalogue and update as new products are added — they are not a market-share statistic.
Frequently asked questions about E482
- What is E482?
- E482 is the E-number for Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate, an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E482) is an emulsifier used as a food additive.
- What is E482 used for?
- Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E482) is an emulsifier — helps ingredients that normally separate, like oil and water, stay mixed. Manufacturers add it during processing rather than for nutrition. The Forkin app shows which products in your scan history actually contain it.
- Which foods contain E482?
- E482 appears in 510 of the 4.7 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in bread rolls / buns, white bread and bread. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E482 vegan or vegetarian?
- Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (E482) can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which source was used — so its vegan status genuinely depends on the specific product. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product, since the source can vary between manufacturers.
- Is E482 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E482 faces restrictions under EU rules on how, where, or in what quantities it may be used. Forkin classifies it as "Restricted use" and does not make health claims — see the methodology page for how regulatory levels are assigned, and the Forkin app for the full profile, including acceptable daily intake (ADI) and restrictions by country.
See the full profile in Forkin
The Forkin app surfaces the full regulatory profile of E482 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See view pricing.