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Food Additives Sod - Ste Sodium Fluoride - This is one of the fluorides used to fluoridate water. This product cannot be added to food, as the FDA no longer allows it, but it can still be added to your drinking water. Its use in the treatment of osteoporosis is also still a controversial subject. A personal note: My guess would be that the FDA recognizes this substance safe for drinking, but not for eating. Go figure their reasoning for this one. Sodium Hydroxide - This is another name for lye. This is a very strong alkali that is added to scalding water and used at butcher time for hogs. It is also a very important part in the processing of black olives, lard and tallow, margarines, meat, and poultry containing phosphates. GRAS within FDA guidelines. Sodium Iodide - This and potassium iodide are the two most commonly used chemicals in the process of iodizing salt. Sodium Propionate - This is a mold inhibitor used in a wide array of processed foods from commercial breads to pie fillings. The FDA rates this one safe within its guidelines. Sodium Silico Aluminate - This is an anti-caking agent used in powdered egg yolks, salt, and some sugars. No toxicity is associated with this substance. Sodium Sorbate - A preservative used in a variety of baked goods, as well as in some cheeses and margarines. Another GRAS within guidelines. Sodium Stearyl Fumarate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate - Commercial bakers use this additive to condition doughs. They are also used in non dairy toppings as whipping agents, as well as in powdered eggs. Its use is regulated by the FDA. Sodium Tripolyphosphate - This chemical is used in a variety of ways. One, to minimize juice loss from processed meats and bakery meringues. Food manufacturers also find it useful as a texturizer for everything from angel food cake to puddings and gelatins. When used within FDA guidelines it is considered safe. Sorbic Acid - Both a bacterial and mold inhibitor, this substance is added to many different foods and drinks. Some include baked goods, cheeses, dried fruits, smoked fish, syrups, salad dressings, soft drinks, and wines. GRAS. Sorbitan Monostearate, SKU700 G, Sorbitan C - This additive is an emulsifier. It is used as a foaming agent, as well as a stabilizer in cake mixes, fillings, frostings, coffee creamers, whipped toppings, and active dry yeasts. It is mildly toxic and its use is limited (strictly?) by the FDA. Sorbitol - A sugar substitute use in commercially prepared foods for diabetics. It has humectant properties, thus its use in helping to keep marshmallows and shredded coconut moist. Although only about 1/2 as sweet as sugar, even small amounts give some people gas and diarrhea. Stearic Acid - This waxy, saturated fatty acid is found in many animal fats and vegetable oils. Food manufacturers use it as a flavor enhancer for baked goods, candies, soft drinks, and also as a softener for chewing gum. GRAS when used within FDA guidelines.
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