Is e472c the same as Citric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides?

Yes — e472c and Citric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides refer to the same ingredient in our catalogue.

Is citrem the same as Citric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides?

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

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

E472c

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

Emulsifier used to stabilize fats and oils and prevent separation in margarine and spreads.

Citric 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 12 of 12,846 analysed products in the FoodsScan database.

Regulatory sources: EFSA, FDA

Citric Acid Esters of Mono- and Diglycerides is also known as e472c, citrem, citric acid esters — these all refer to the same ingredient.

e472c citric acid esters citrem