sodium lauroyl lactylate common name
Commercial grade SSL is a mixture of sodium salts of stearoyl lactylic acids and minor proportions of other sodium salts of related acids. The HLB for SSL is 10-12.SSL is slightly hygroscopic, soluble in ethanol and in hot oil or fat, and dispersible in warm water.ecause SSL is a safe and highly effective food additive, it is used in a wide variety of products ranging from baked goods and desserts to pet foods. As described by the Food Chemical Codex 7th edition, SSL is a cream-colored powder or brittle solid.