Sodium dodecyl sulfate (E487)
Updated October 2, 2026
Sodium dodecyl sulfate (E487) is a food additive in the “other additives” group. It appears in 104 products in our database, 91 of them sold in the US.
Quick facts
- Also known as
- E487
- E-number
- E487
- Function
- Other additives
- Found in
- 104 products (91 sold in the US)
Foods that commonly contain Sodium dodecyl sulfate
Share of published products in each category whose ingredient list includes Sodium dodecyl sulfate.
Popular products with Sodium dodecyl sulfate
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NOVA 4 Sodium dodecyl sulfate-free alternatives
Popular products from the same categories that don't list Sodium dodecyl sulfate and score Nutri-Score A–C.
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a NOVA 4 How to spot Sodium dodecyl sulfate on a label
Look for any of these names in the ingredient list:
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Frequently asked questions
What foods contain Sodium dodecyl sulfate?
In our database, Sodium dodecyl sulfate most often appears in cake mixes, cakes, pancake mixes and confectioneries.
How many products contain Sodium dodecyl sulfate?
104 published products on Foodmetria list Sodium dodecyl sulfate, including 91 sold in the United States. Counts come from ingredient lists in Open Food Facts and update daily.
Product data: Open Food Facts (ODbL), updated daily. Additive information is for general education and is not medical advice. Always check the package label. Our methodology.