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E475 — Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
Emulsifier
E475 (Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids), a emulsifier, is rated "watch": fine in moderation. A synthetic emulsifier used in cakes, whipped toppings and low-fat spreads to keep fat and water combined. EFSA re-evaluated it in 2017 and found no safety concern at the levels used.
Why it's rated “watch”
A synthetic emulsifier used in cakes, whipped toppings and low-fat spreads to keep fat and water combined. EFSA re-evaluated it in 2017 and found no safety concern at the levels used.
Risk rating: Watch
Mixed evidence or a specific concern (gut, allergy, or contested safety data). Not alarming, but worth keeping an eye on rather than eating without limit.
Frequently asked questions
Is E475 (Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids) safe?
A synthetic emulsifier used in cakes, whipped toppings and low-fat spreads to keep fat and water combined. EFSA re-evaluated it in 2017 and found no safety concern at the levels used.
What are other names for E475?
E475 is also known as polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, polyglycerol ester.
