Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E476)
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What is Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E476)?
PGPR (E476) is an emulsifier made from castor oil, used mainly to make chocolate flow so less cocoa butter is needed. Normal amounts stay below the safe daily limit, and studies haven't shown clear harm. It's fine at normal amounts.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Polyglycerol polyricinoleate?
Yasno’s verdict on Polyglycerol polyricinoleate: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Polyglycerol polyricinoleate allowed in the EU?
EU status of Polyglycerol polyricinoleate: Permitted as a food additive. Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Permitted as a food additive | Not recorded |
Sources
- EU Food Additives Register — POL-FAD-IMPORT-3187, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2023
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