Lactylated Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol and Propane-1,2-diol (E478): What It Is and Is It Safe?
Esters of lactic acid and fatty acids combined with glycerol and propane-1,2-diol, used as emulsifiers and aerating agents. They hydrolyse in the gut to fatty acids, glycerol, lactic acid and propylene glycol, all normal metabolites. The US FDA authorises them under 21 CFR 172.850.
- Category
- Emulsifier
- Typically used in
- Emulsifier and aerating agent in cake mixes, whipped toppings and shortenings.
- Regulatory status
- Not authorised in the EU; permitted in the US under 21 CFR 172.850. Codex INS 478.
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Where this comes from
- US FDA eCFR (2024) — 21 CFR 172.850 Lactylated fatty acid esters of glycerol and propylene glycol https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-21/chapter-I/subchapter-B/part-172/subpart-I/section-172.850
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