What is E470a? Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids Explained
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E470a is Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids — a emulsifier (plant or animal fat) used in bread, margarine and spreads.
What is E470a (Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids)?
E470a is Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids, a food additive classified as a emulsifier that keep oil and water mixed and improve texture. A emulsifier (plant or animal fat) used in bread, margarine and spreads. You'll find it in bread, margarine and spreads, chocolate and many other packaged foods. Like every E-number, E470a 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.
Where is E470a found?
E470a (Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids) is found in bread, margarine and spreads, chocolate, ice cream, salad dressings, mayonnaise.
- bread
- margarine and spreads
- chocolate
- ice cream
- salad dressings
- mayonnaise
Is E470a safe?
EFSA has reviewed E470a and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E470a. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide.
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E470a FAQs
What is E470a in food?
E470a is Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids — a emulsifier (plant or animal fat) used in bread, margarine and spreads.
Is E470a safe to eat?
EFSA has reviewed E470a and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids to harm at normal dietary
Is E470a vegan?
E470a (Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids) may or may not be vegan — it depends on the source used by the manufacturer.
Is E470a halal?
E470a (Sodium, Potassium and Calcium Salts of Fatty Acids) is MASHBOOH — its halal status is doubtful and depends on the source used.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA