Is e471 the same as Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids?

Yes — e471 and Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is diglycerides the same as Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids?

Yes — diglycerides and Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is monoglycerides the same as Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids?

Yes — monoglycerides and Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is glycerol esters the same as Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids?

Yes — glycerol esters and Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is emulsifier e471 the same as Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids?

Yes — emulsifier e471 and Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids

E471

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

What is Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids?

Common emulsifiers derived from fats. May contain trans fats. Used in bread, margarine, and ice cream.

Is Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids safe?

Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids is a moderate health concern — best consumed in moderation.

Score impact: −3 points on the FoodsScan score (FoodsScan scores run 0–100, where 100 is best.)

Found in 905 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Also known as

Mono- and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids is also known as e471, diglycerides, monoglycerides, glycerol esters, emulsifier e471 — these all refer to the same ingredient.

mono and diglycerides monoglycerides diglycerides e471 glycerol esters monoglycerides and fatty acid diglycerides mono - and fatty acid diglycerides emulsifiers e471 emulsifier e471 emulsifier — mono-and diglyceride fatty acids emulsifier - mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids emulsifier - mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids емулгатор - моно и диглицериди на мастни киселини emulsifier - mono-and diglyceride of fatty acids