Stearyl tartrate
Function: Food Additive
E483 is the European food-additive number for Stearyl tartrate. Stearyl tartrate (E483) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E483 safe or restricted?
E483 is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as “Under monitoring” 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 E483 vegan or vegetarian?
Stearyl tartrate (E483) 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 E483?
E483 appears in 188 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in white bread, sandwiches and bread rolls / buns.
- White Bread18
- Sandwiches18
- Bread Rolls / Buns11
- Pastry6
- Cakes6
- Rye Bread5
- Chocolate Candy4
- Whole Wheat Bread4
Often appears alongside
Additives most frequently found in the same ingredient lists as E483 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 E483
- What is E483?
- E483 is the E-number for Stearyl tartrate. Stearyl tartrate (E483) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Which foods contain E483?
- E483 appears in 188 of the 4.6 million products in Forkin's catalogue — most often in white bread, sandwiches and bread rolls / buns. Scan any barcode with the Forkin app to see instantly whether a specific product contains it.
- Is E483 vegan or vegetarian?
- Stearyl tartrate (E483) 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 E483 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E483 is approved for use in the EU. It sits among the additives EFSA keeps under ongoing review as new evidence is published. Forkin classifies it as "Under monitoring" 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 E483 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it. See how Forkin compares to other scanners or view pricing.