Additives · Whipping aid
Sodium lauryl sulfate
A detergent-like compound used as a whipping aid in egg whites and some drink mixes.
Where it's restricted
US (FDA)Allowed
TexasWarning label requiredfrom 2027-01-01
LouisianaWarning label requiredfrom 2028-01-01
What each rule says, with sources
- US (FDA): Allowed FDA allows it in limited uses. Source
- Texas: Warning label required from 2027-01-01 Labels developed on or after January 1, 2027 must warn that the product contains an ingredient not recommended for consumption in Australia, Canada, the EU or the UK. (SB 25 (2025)) Source
- Louisiana: Warning label required from 2028-01-01 Products containing it must carry a QR code disclosure from January 1, 2028. (SB 14, Act 463 (2025)) Source
Also listed on labels as: Sodium Lauryl Sulphate.
Products that list it
96 products in USDA's label data name Sodium lauryl sulfate in their ingredients.
Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes (40)Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes (31)Cookies & Biscuits (4)Baking/Cooking Mixes/Supplies (4)Candy (4)Fish & Seafood (3)Chocolate (2)Frozen Bread & Dough (1)
- Cookies 'N Creme Brownies, Cookies 'N Creme Hostess · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 1 recall · 1 additive banned somewhere · 2 package sizes
- Cherry Cake Good Meadow Homemades · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes · 2 additives banned somewhere
- Gobo Tempura Fishcake · Fish & Seafood
- Bubbles Candy Candylicious Bubbles · Candy
- Corn Casserole Publix · Other Deli
- Angel Food Cake Specialty Bakers · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
- Angel Food Cake Weis · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
- Angel Food Cake Daily Chef · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
- Angel Food Cake Brookshire's Bakery · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
- Angel Food Cake Ukrop's · Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes
- Classic Cake Mix Weis Markets, Inc. · Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes
- Miso Ramen, Miso Ajinomoto · All Noodles