Citric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides E472c
fatty acid derivative — Primarily synthetic.
Citroglycerides
CAS: 91744-35-3
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? Did You Know?
Beyond food, Citric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides is also used in cosmetics, medicine. Its versatility makes it one of the most multi-purpose chemical compounds in everyday life.
In the EU, Citric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides has a "quantum satis" authorization — Latin for "as much as needed." This means there's no specific maximum limit; manufacturers use only what's technologically necessary.
Detailed Regulatory Assessment
European Union (EFSA)
Approved for use at quantum satis in specified food categories
Official EFSA LinkUnited States (FDA)
GRAS status for use in food
Japan (MHLW)
Approved for general food use
Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)
International Standard (JECFA)
mg/kg body weight per day
European Standard (EFSA)
Everyday Perspective
For a kg adult, this limit is roughly equivalent to consuming:
Natural Occurrence
This additive is not known to occur naturally in significant quantities.
Manufacturing
Produced by reacting mono- and diglycerides (derived from vegetable oils or animal fats) with citric acid under controlled heating conditions with appropriate catalysts.
Applications Beyond Food
Used in cosmetic products as emulsifier and antioxidant
Used in some pharmaceutical formulations