E477 Glycol-polypropylene esters of fatty acids

E477 GLYCOL-POLYPROPYLENE ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS

The glycol-polypropylene esters of fatty acids are a combination of propanediol and natural fats.

Fats are especially of vegetable origin, but fats of animal origin could also be used in the preparation.

These additives are used, in the food sector, for their emulsifying, stabilizing and regulating effects of fat crystallization.

They can be contained in different foods, such as in bakery products.

In predisposed subjects and / or in particularly sensitive people, high concentrations of propylene glycol can cause eczema.

This generally does not happen with the intake of this additive through food.

Dose ADI: 25 mg per kg of body weight.