Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids (E477)
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What is Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids (E477)?
Propylene glycol esters (E477) are emulsifiers that help cakes and whipped toppings hold air. Normal amounts stay below the safe daily limit. It's fine at normal amounts.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids?
Yasno’s verdict on Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids allowed in the EU?
EU status of Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids: 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-3188, European Commission (DG SANTE), 2025
- 2018 re-evaluation of propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids (E 477), European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), 2018
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