Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids E471
synthetic or natural β Primarily fat-derived.
Glycerol monostearate and glycerol distearate
CAS: 123-94-4
Factual Regulatory Reference
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? Did You Know?
Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids occurs naturally in Produced naturally during fat digestion and present in small amounts in fats and oils. Many people consume it daily without realizing it's also a listed food additive.
Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids is derived from plant materials β its origin is more natural than its E-number might suggest.
Beyond food, Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids is also used in cosmetics, medicine, industrial applications. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
Widely permitted in most food categories
United States (FDA)
Regulated as a direct food additive under FDA CFR titles.
Japan (MHLW)
Compliant with Japanese food sanitation law.
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Natural Occurrence
Esters of glycerol and fatty acids. Occur naturally in small amounts during fat digestion and in some fats, but commercially produced for use as emulsifiers.
Manufacturing
Produced by glycerolysis of fats or oils (from plant or animal sources) at high temperature, or by esterification of glycerol with fatty acids.
Applications Beyond Food
Widely used in lotions and creams as emulsifiers.
Used in pharmaceutical formulations as an emulsifier.
Used in plastics and as a release agent.