Ingredient · E471

E471

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Role in food
Manufacturers add E471 to foods as an emulsifier, which helps to blend ingredients that …

What it is

E471, also known as mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, is a mixture of mono- and diglycerides. These are produced from fats and oils, typically from vegetable sources like soy or rapeseed, or sometimes from animal fats. The process involves reacting glycerol with fatty acids.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add E471 to foods as an emulsifier, which helps to blend ingredients that don't normally mix, like oil and water. This improves texture and stability. It is commonly found in baked goods such as cakes, cookies, and pastries, as well as in confectionery and ice cream.

Health notes

In the US, mono- and diglycerides are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as food additives. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated these substances. They are considered safe when consumed at typical levels found in food. There are no widespread controversies regarding their use at these levels.

Allergen info

Mono- and diglycerides are not derived from the major allergens. They do not contain gluten.

Products containing E471

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CHIN CHIN Chin Chin, Lotus Oatmeal Cereal 84kcal 0Protein 1.2Fat 16.9Carbs BONOBLE Bonoble, Candy, Coconut Candy 428kcal 2Protein 20Fat 60Carbs Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar Caramel Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar Caramel Confectionery Products High in saturated fat — 70% DV per serving —kcal 4.8Protein 23.5Fat —Carbs Cadbury Chomp Chocolate Bar 23.5 Gr Cadbury Chomp Chocolate Bar 23.5 Gr Confectionery Products High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving —kcal 3Protein 19.5Fat —Carbs SAN MIG San Mig, Original Super Coffee Coffee 450kcal 5Protein 10Fat 85Carbs 4 Meat Free Sausage Rolls, 4 Meat FRY GROUP FOODS 4 Meat Free Sausage Rolls, 4 Meat Vegetarian Frozen Meats High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 36% DV per serving 292kcal 11.2Protein 18Fat 19Carbs SurGenTec, LLC Trio Choco, 3 Kinds Of Chocolate In One Cookie Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 670kcal 8.7Protein 34.8Fat 78.3Carbs LBB Imports, LLC Thorntons, Premium Collection, Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 105% DV per serving 529kcal 5.6Protein 32Fat 53Carbs LBB Imports, LLC Thorntons, An Assortment Of Milk Dark And White Chocolate Chocolate High in saturated fat — 105% DV per serving 529kcal 5.6Protein 32Fat 53Carbs Pastificio Lucio Garofalo Spa Casarecce Pasta Pasta by Shape & Type 339kcal 7.1Protein 0.9Fat 82.1Carbs Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Candy Candy High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 497kcal 5.5Protein 24.9Fat 61.5Carbs Scripture Creations, LLC Isabela, Cream Pie, Chocolate Marshmallow Cocoa, Chocolate Marshmallow Cocoa Cookies & Biscuits 422kcal 5.0Protein 16.2Fat 64.0Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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