Polyricinoleate
What is Polyricinoleate?
Polyricinoleate is a food additive made from castor oil. It is produced by chemically linking ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid found in castor oil, to itself.
Is Polyricinoleate vegan?
Polyricinoleate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Polyricinoleate gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Polyricinoleate a major allergen?
Polyricinoleate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Polyricinoleate used for?
It is used as an emulsifier in foods, helping to blend ingredients that normally don't mix, like oil and water.
Is Polyricinoleate safe?
In the U.S., polyricinoleate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an emulsifier.
Why it's used
It is used as an emulsifier in foods, helping to blend ingredients that normally don't mix, like oil and water. This makes it useful in products such as chocolate, baked goods, and spreads to improve texture and consistency.
Health notes
In the U.S., polyricinoleate is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use as an emulsifier. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated it. Evidence does not suggest adverse health effects at typical consumption levels.
Allergen info
Polyricinoleate is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Polyricinoleate
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