All additives
E387·emulsifier

Oxystearin

Safe

Safety Assessment

BodyAcceptable Daily Intake (ADI)Year
JECFANot specified — no concern at typical intakes
EFSA

ADI = the amount of a substance a person can consume every day over a lifetime without appreciable health risk. Expressed as mg per kg body weight per day. Source: WHO/FAO JECFA Combined Compendium; EFSA OpenFoodTox 3.0.

Scientific Notes

Partially oxidised glyceride produced from hydrogenated vegetable oils; used as an antifoaming agent and crystallisation inhibitor in vegetable oils and cooking sprays. Very limited current food use.

Primary Sources