Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate - Emulsifer
What is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate - Emulsifer?
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR) is a food additive made from castor oil. It is created by combining polyglycerol with ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid found in castor oil.
Is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate - Emulsifer vegan?
Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate - Emulsifer is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate - Emulsifer gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate - Emulsifer a major allergen?
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens.
What is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate - Emulsifer used for?
This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients that don't normally mix, like oil and water.
Is Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate - Emulsifer safe?
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an emulsifier.
Why it's used
This ingredient acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients that don't normally mix, like oil and water. It is often used in chocolate and baked goods to improve texture and prevent fat bloom, which is the white coating that can appear on chocolate.
Health notes
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an emulsifier. Regulatory bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have evaluated it. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects from typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate is not derived from any of the nine major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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