E482: Calcium Stearoyl-2-lactylate
Main role: dough conditioning
Also listed as: calcium stearoyl lactylate, CSL
What is E482 (Calcium Stearoyl-2-lactylate)?
Calcium stearoyl lactylate is a calcium-based member of the stearoyl lactylate emulsifier family. It is used to help dough structure and ingredient mixing in authorized food applications.
What does it do in food?
Its main role is dough conditioning. Emulsifiers help ingredients mix or remain distributed. The recipe determines whether that means dispersing fat, improving dough handling, or controlling a coating. Their presence alone does not describe the food’s overall nutritional quality.
Food and formulation examples
- Bread
- Bakery dough mixes
- Emulsifier preparations
These examples describe formulation roles, not a list of unrestricted legal uses. Availability and permitted applications differ by country and food category.
Label names and ingredient questions
Look for E482, E 482, or the ingredient name. Related names and label terms include calcium stearoyl lactylate, CSL. A family code can cover more than one specified form; check the full declaration when the distinction matters.
The calcium in this additive's name does not establish that the food is a meaningful calcium source. Look for the declared nutrient amount if calcium intake is the concern.
Is E482 safe?
There is no meaningful personal risk estimate from an E number alone. Food-grade specifications, allowed uses, amount consumed, and individual circumstances all matter. The authorization record below gives the legal scope; it is not a claim that every possible use is appropriate.
A label identifies the ingredient but usually not its concentration. Calculating daily intake requires the amount in the food and the quantities eaten.
Authorization and conditions of use
The Great Britain food additive register lists E482 as Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate. This is an entry subject to its stated conditions, not unrestricted permission for every food. The record links to the applicable authorization terms. For an EU product, use the European Commission food additive database to check the relevant food category and limits. Other countries may use different names or rules.