Calcium Stearate
EATLABEL VERDICT
Generally Safe
Verified food additive with low risk profile
0 pts deduction
Overview & Primary Purpose
Calcium salt of stearic acid ensuring uniform flow of confectionery powders into high-speed tableting presses.
Official Category: Bleaching Agent & Processing Aid (표백제·가공보조제)
3-Nation (KR · US · EU) Regulatory Status
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South Korea (MFDS)
Approved
Approved lubricant and anticaking agent
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United States (FDA)
Approved
FDA GRAS confectionery lubricant
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European Union (EFSA)
Approved
Authorized under E470a
Commonly Found Foods
Chewable vitamin tabletshard pressed mintscandy powders
Safer Clean-Label Alternatives
✓ Magnesium stearate
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