Is Sodium Stearate a Food Preservative?
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According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), sodium stearate is not classified as a food preservative but is approved as a safe food additive. While it helps maintain a product's shelf life, its primary function is as an emulsifier, stabilizer, and thickener, not an antimicrobial agent.
