International Numbering System (INS) for Food Additives: 387
Food additives Europe numbers: E387
Oxystearin isn't a common food excipient and likely wouldn't be used in food processing due to a couple of reasons:
- Chemical Properties: Oxystearin is a fatty acid derivative that can be produced from various animal fats [1]. However, its properties wouldn't necessarily be desirable in food applications.
- Limited Functionality: Unlike typical food excipients that serve specific purposes like thickening or preserving, oxystearin wouldn't offer functionalities readily applicable to food processing.
There's a possibility you might encounter oxystearin in other contexts:
- Industrial Applications: Given its fatty acid nature, oxystearin might have some industrial applications as a lubricant or emulsifier.
- Cosmetics: In some cases, it might be used in certain cosmetic formulations.
Uncertain Safety for Food:
There's a lack of information regarding the safety of oxystearin for human consumption. Regulatory bodies like the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) likely wouldn't approve its use in food without proper safety evaluations.