Is PGPR Safe? E476 Explained
PGPR is E476 (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) — PGPR — a chocolate emulsifier derived from castor oil, used to reduce the amount of cocoa butter needed.
What is PGPR?
E476 is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR), a food additive classified as a emulsifier that keep oil and water mixed and improve texture. Pgpr — a chocolate emulsifier derived from castor oil, used to reduce the amount of cocoa butter needed. You'll find it in bread, margarine and spreads, chocolate and many other packaged foods. Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate is one of the better-known food additives and appears regularly in label-reading guides and dietary discussions. Like every E-number, E476 has been authorised for use in food following an EFSA safety evaluation — though authorisation doesn't mean concern-free, as the safety section below explains.
Is PGPR bad for you?
EFSA has reviewed E476 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate — status Safe.
Foods containing PGPR
- bread
- margarine and spreads
- chocolate
- ice cream
- salad dressings
- mayonnaise
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PGPR FAQs
Is PGPR bad for you?
EFSA has reviewed E476 and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is PGPR vegan?
E476 (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) is vegan. It is derived from plant (castor oil), with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is PGPR halal?
E476 (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) is halal. It is derived from plant (castor oil), which involves no haram sources.
Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA