What is E476? Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate Explained
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E476 is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate — PGPR — a chocolate emulsifier derived from castor oil, used to reduce the amount of cocoa butter needed.
What is E476 (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate)?
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.
Where is E476 found?
E476 (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) is found in bread, margarine and spreads, chocolate, ice cream, salad dressings, mayonnaise.
- bread
- margarine and spreads
- chocolate
- ice cream
- salad dressings
- mayonnaise
Also known as: PGPR
Is E476 safe?
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.
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E476 FAQs
What is E476 in food?
E476 is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate (PGPR) — PGPR — a chocolate emulsifier derived from castor oil, used to reduce the amount of cocoa butter needed.
Is E476 safe to eat?
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 E476 vegan?
E476 (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) is vegan. It is derived from plant (castor oil), with no animal involvement in standard food production.
Is E476 halal?
E476 (Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate) is halal. It is derived from plant (castor oil), which involves no haram sources.
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Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL) · EFSA