From liquid to solid in consistency; white to pale yellow, may have the odour of acetic acid.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| European Union | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol |
| Philippines | Approved | Acetic and Fatty Acid Esters of Glycerol |
| Austria | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Belgium | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Cyprus | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Denmark | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Estonia | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Finland | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| France | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Germany | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Greece | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Hungary | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Ireland | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Italy | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Latvia | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Lithuania | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Malta | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Netherlands | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Poland | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Portugal | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Romania | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Slovakia | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Slovenia | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Spain | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Sweden | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
| Australia | Approved | Acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol |
| New Zealand | Approved | Acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol |
E472a - Acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol: Esters of synthetic fats, produced from glycerol, natural fatty acids and another organic acid (acetic, lactic, tartaric, citric). The fatty acids are mainly from plant origin, but also fats of animal origin may be used. The product generally is a mixture of different components, with a composition similar to partially digested natural fat esterified with other natural acids. Occurs in fruit skins and nuts. Emulsifier, stabiliser, coating agent, texture modifier, solvent and lubricant. Used in high fat bread, edible fats, whipped fats and meat products. No known adverse effects, but less frequently it may cause diarrhoea, thirst, dizziness and mental confusion. Although mainly vegetable oils are used, the use of animal fat (incl. pork) can not be excluded. Several groups, such as vegans, Muslims and Jews thus avoid these products. Only the producer can give detailed information on the origin of the fatty acids. Chemically the fatty acids from vegetable or animal origin are identical.
E472a - Acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol: Esters of synthetic fats, produced from glycerol, natural fatty acids and another organic acid (acetic, lactic, tartaric, citric). The fatty acids are mainly from plant origin, but also fats of animal origin may be used. The product generally is a mixture of different components, with a composition similar to partially digested natural fat esterified with other natural acids. Occurs in fruit skins and nuts. Emulsifier, stabiliser, coating agent, texture modifier, solvent and lubricant. Used in high fat bread, edible fats, whipped fats and meat products. No known adverse effects, but less frequently it may cause diarrhoea, thirst, dizziness and mental confusion. Although mainly vegetable oils are used, the use of animal fat (incl. pork) can not be excluded. Several groups, such as vegans, Muslims and Jews thus avoid these products. Only the producer can give detailed information on the origin of the fatty acids. Chemically the fatty acids from vegetable or animal origin are identical.
E472a - Acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol: Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - salts or Esters of Fatty Acids If the fat source is from soy fat then it is Halal. If it is from pork fat then it is Haram. If it is from non zabiha beef then it is not Halal. If a claim appeared on food package "Suitable for Vegetarian" containing E-Number 472 then it means the E Number 472 is from soy fat. The food product is Halal if all other ingredients are Halal
E472a - Acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol: No known adverse effects.
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E472a - Acetic and fatty acid esters of glycerol: Possibly animal derived. Substances used in food, clothing, cosmetics and other products which are or can be taken from animals.
Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides
Acetoglycerides
Acetylated mono- and diglycerides
Collection of sources used to create this food additive summary.
| Source |
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| Codex Alimentarius |
| Food Standards Australia New Zealand |
| JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) |
| UK Food Guide |
| UK Food Standards Agency |
| U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
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