Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids (E477)

E477b
Hazard level: Low health concern Thickener, stabiliser or emulsifier (E400–499)

What is Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids (E477)?

Emulsifier used in whipped toppings, cake mixes.

Is Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids (E477) safe?

Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids (E477) is considered low concern by food-safety agencies.

Score impact: −2 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 2 of 9,941 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Also known as

Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids (E477) is also known as propanediol esters of fatty acids — these all refer to the same ingredient.

propanediol esters of fatty acids

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Citric Acid (E330) Lecithin (E322) Potassium Sorbate (E202) Diphosphates (Sodium/Potassium) (E450) Cocoa Powder Glycerol (Glycerin) (E422) Ethyl Vanillin wheat skimmed milk Sorbitol (E420) Alginic Acid (E400) Sodium Alginate (E401) Potassium Alginate (E402) Calcium Alginate (E404) Agar (E406) Carrageenan (E407)

Products containing Propylene Glycol Esters of Fatty Acids (E477)

Swiss roll strawberry 3800213622368
Swiss roll covered vanilla 3800213622382

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