E478 Esters of Lactated Fatty Acids

E478 ESTERS OF LACTILATED FATTY ACIDS

Lactylated fatty acid esters are a combination of lactic acid, glycerol, propanediol and natural fats. Fats are especially of vegetable origin, but also fats of animal origin could be used in the preparation.

These food additives are used above all for their emulsifying, stabilizing and regulating functions 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.