What is E472f? Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters Explained
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E472f is Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters — a emulsifier (plant or animal fat) used in bread, margarine and spreads.
What is E472f (Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters)?
E472f is Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters, 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, E472f 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 E472f found?
E472f (Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters) is found in bread, margarine and spreads, chocolate, ice cream, salad dressings, mayonnaise.
- bread
- margarine and spreads
- chocolate
- ice cream
- salad dressings
- mayonnaise
Is E472f safe?
EFSA has reviewed E472f and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters to harm at normal dietary intakes.
EFSA opinion: Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters — status Safe.
Check the calorie content of foods containing E472f. If you’re pregnant, see our pregnancy food safety guide.
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E472f FAQs
What is E472f in food?
E472f is Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters — a emulsifier (plant or animal fat) used in bread, margarine and spreads.
Is E472f safe to eat?
EFSA has reviewed E472f and considers it safe for human consumption at the levels used in food. No credible evidence links Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters to harm at normal dietary intakes.
Is E472f vegan?
E472f (Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters) may or may not be vegan — it depends on the source used by the manufacturer.
Is E472f halal?
E472f (Mixed Acetic and Tartaric Acid Esters) is MASHBOOH — its halal status is doubtful and depends on the source used.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA