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Emulsifier

E482 (calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate): what it is, its sources, vegan or not

E482 can come from plant oils or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Vegetarian and vegan profiles get Heads up: source not stated.

By Bravoora teamUpdated 13 October 2026Sources checked 20 September 20264 sourcesHow we check

Heads up

for a vegan profile

E482=source not stated

What is E482?

E482 (calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate) is an emulsifier, an additive that keeps oil and water mixed in a food.

What is E482 made from?

E482 can come from plant oils or animal fat. The source is not stated on the pack: a label does not have to say which of these was used.

Plant oils
Animal fat

Is E482 vegan?

Heads up. Source not stated. E482 can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

What the app says to each profile, and the reason it shows.

VeganHeads upSource not stated. E482 can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

VegetarianHeads upSource not stated. E482 can come from plant oils or animal fat. One of those is meat, fish or a slaughter by-product, and the pack does not have to say which.

What other names does E482 have on a label?

On a label, E482 can also appear as “INS 482”, “Emulsifier (482)”, “Emulsifier (E482)”, “Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate” or “Calcium stearoyl lactylate”.

Any of these on a pack means E482. The checker reads them all.

E482E 482E-482INS 482Emulsifier (482)Emulsifier (E482)Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylateCalcium stearoyl lactylateCSL

What would change the answer for E482?

For E482, a stated source changes the answer. A pack that says “from plant oils” gives Fits you; one that says “from animal fat” gives Not for you. A list that is cut off or unreadable gets Needs one more scan.