Is e472b the same as Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides?

Yes — e472b and Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is lactem the same as Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides?

Yes — lactem and Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is lactic acid esters the same as Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides?

Yes — lactic acid esters and Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is lactic acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids the same as Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides?

Yes — lactic acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids and Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides

E472b

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

What is Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides?

Emulsifier derived from fats and lactic acid, used to improve texture and shelf life in baked goods and margarine.

Is Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides safe?

Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides 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 54 of 12,858 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Also known as

Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides is also known as e472b, lactem, lactic acid esters, lactic acid esters of mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids — these all refer to the same ingredient.

Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides

What is Lactic Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides?

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