Additives
Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids (E471): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Moderate
Emulsifier · Emulsifier
Derived from fats and oils - can be from animal or plant sources. May contain trans fatty acids depending on the source fat used. EFSA noted they can increase dietary intake of trans fats. Not suitable for vegans if derived from animal fat.
- Category
- Emulsifier — Emulsifier
- Typically used in
- Bread, margarine, ice cream, peanut butter, instant mashed potato
- Regulatory status
- Approved EU/USA/UK. Possible trans fat content.
- Concerns flagged
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Cardiovascular concernGut-microbiome effects
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Sources
Where this comes from
- EFSA (2017) — Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids -E 471- as a food additive https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2017.5049
Related
Related additives
E472A Safe
Acetic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides
E472B Safe
Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides
E472D Safe
Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides
E472E Limited risk
DATEM
E472F Safe
Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides
E472G Safe
Succinylated Monoglycerides
Products
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