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Sodium/Potassium And Calcium Salts Of Fatty Acids

Also known as: E470a

Low concern

EFSA's 2018 re-evaluation found E 470a poses no safety concern at reported uses; metabolized as fatty acids. ADI not specified.

Found in
4 products
E-number
E470a
Type
emulsifier, stabiliser, thickener

What it is

Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids (E 470a); soap-like emulsifiers/anticaking agents.

Emulsifier, anticaking agent, glazing agent, stabilizer.

What regulators actually say

"The Panel concluded that there was no need for a numerical ADI and that the food additives sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium salts of fatty acids (E 470a and E 470b) were of no safety concern at the reported uses and use levels."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted multipurpose food substances (sodium/potassium/calcium stearate, palmitate, oleate are GRAS)

European Union — EFSA

Authorized; no safety concern at reported uses (EFSA 2018)

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