Sodium stearoyl lactylate 340356 223869541 2008-07-06T06:58:20Z 24.129.232.193 '''Sodium stearoyl lactate''' (and the similar [[calcium stearoyl lactate]]) is an [[organic compound]] used as a [[food additive]]. It is made by combining [[lactic acid]] and [[stearic acid]], and then reacting the result with [[sodium hydroxide]] or [[calcium hydroxide]] to make the [[sodium]] or [[calcium]] [[salt]]. It is used as an [[emulsifier]] in processed foods. Replacing the lactic acid with [[fumaric acid]] gives sodium [[stearoyl fumarate]], a compound with same uses as the other two. Stearoyl-2-lactylates are found in the majority of manufactured [[bread]]s, [[bun]]s, wraps and [[tortilla]]s, and many similar bread-based products. [[Lactose intolerant]] people may find this substance to be troubling to their digestive system. ==External links== [[Category:Sodium compounds]] [[Category:Food additives]] {{organic-compound-stub}}