E475Emulsifier · Stabiliser

Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids

What the research shows

Prototype

Not enough

published research on this page yet

How we decide

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

  • 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

Status reflects the named register on the date checked. It is not a safety rating.

How we check

Products

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

  1. 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