E485No regulatory flags
Sodium stearoyl fumarate
Function: Food Additive
E485 is the European food-additive number for Sodium stearoyl fumarate. Sodium stearoyl fumarate (E485) is a food additive used as a food additive.
Is E485 safe or restricted?
E485 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as “No regulatory flags” and does not make health claims. See the methodology for how regulatory levels are assigned.
Frequently asked questions about E485
- What is E485?
- E485 is the E-number for Sodium stearoyl fumarate. Sodium stearoyl fumarate (E485) is a food additive used as a food additive.
- Is E485 vegan or vegetarian?
- It depends on the source. Many additives can be produced from plant, mineral, or animal-derived raw materials, and the ingredient list rarely states which was used. The Forkin app shows the verified vegan and vegetarian status per product where it's known, instead of a blanket guess.
- Is E485 safe, and is it banned anywhere?
- E485 is an approved food additive in the EU and currently carries no special regulatory restrictions in the EU additive register. Forkin classifies it as "No regulatory flags" 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 E485 — acceptable daily intake (ADI), restrictions by country, vegan/vegetarian status, alternative names, and which products in your scan history contain it.