Stigmasterol-rich plant sterols
Soybean-derived food additive
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Stigmasterol-rich plant sterols is a food additive. It is a mixture derived from soybeans that consists of the plant sterols stigmasterol, β-sitosterol, campesterol, and brassicasterol, with stigmasterol representing >85% of the mixture.[1] Its E number is E499 and it is used as a stabiliser in ready-to-freeze alcoholic cocktails.[1]
