Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate (calcium stearoyl lactylate or CSL) is a versatile FDA approved food additive. It is one type of a commercially available lactylate. CSL is non-toxic biodegradable and typically manufactured using biorenewable feedstocks. Because CSL is a safe and highly effective food additive it is used in a wide variety of products from baked goods and desserts to packaging.As described by the Food Chemical Codex 7th edition CSL is a cream-colored powder.
