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E499✅ Safe
Stigmasterol-rich plant sterols
Category
Thickeners, Stabilisers & Emulsifiers
Function
stabiliser
EU: ApprovedUS: Not Evaluated
Notes
Stigmasterol-rich plant sterols. Allowed in EU.
Safe. Generally recognized as safe in typical consumption amounts.
Official Sources
- EU Register — EU Register entry for E499(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- EFSA — EFSA OpenFood Tox database(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- FDA — FDA Substances Added to Food (search: E499)(2026-07-01, tier 1)
- Codex Alimentarius — Codex GSFA entry for E499(2026-07-01, tier 2)
Last checked: 2026-07-13