E475Emulsifier · Stabiliser
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
Used in food as an emulsifier or stabiliser.
- May not be vegan
- May not be vegetarian
- EU permitted
What research says
Study type not stated
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Concern
Heavy metals in additives1
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids may contain tiny amounts of lead, mercury and other unwanted substances.
The signal at the top counts the findings in people and in animal and lab studies. A concern in studies of people outranks animal and lab studies, and “No concerns” needs at least two findings in people. Findings whose study type is not stated are shown but not counted. This page is a reference, not medical advice. It describes what regulators and published research say. Talk to a doctor or dietitian about your own diet.
Regulatory status
Checked Sep 2026-
United States Permitted FDA 21 CFR 172.854
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European Union Permitted EUR-Lex Reg. (EC) 1333/2008
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United Kingdom Permitted FSA retained EU law
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Canada Permitted Health Canada · Emulsifying Gelling Stabilizing Thickening Agents
Status reflects the named register on the date checked. It is not a safety rating.
How we checkProducts
The 6 most-scanned of 1,212 products on Open Food Facts that list polyglycerol esters of fatty acids.
- Buldak Spicy Ramen Samyang · 4.94 oz (140 g) 14 additives
- Soft Bakes Choc Chip Belvita · 5x 7 additives
- Soft Bakes Choc Chips belVita 6 additives
- Welshcakes Tan y Castell Bakery · 240 g 5 additives
- Toasting Waffles McVitie's · 200 g 7 additives
- Mini Croissants 7 Days · 185 g 6 additives
References
- 1Younes M, Aquilina G, Castle L, et al. Follow-up of the re-evaluation of polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E 475) as a food additive. EFSA J. 2022;20(5):e07308. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2022.7308