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Sodium Salts Of Fatty Acids
Sodium Salts Of Fatty Acids
Also known as: E470ai, E470a
Low concern
E470a (sodium salts of fatty acids) is approved as a food additive in the EU and considered safe at expected use levels.
Found in
3 products
E-number
E470a
Type
emulsifier, stabiliser, thickener
What it is
Sodium salts of fatty acids (E470a), produced from edible fatty acids.
Anticaking agent, emulsifier, stabilizer.
Why it's flagged
- minimal at typical use levels
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concluded that there is no safety concern for the use of magnesium salts of fatty acids (E 470b), salts of myristic, palmitic and stearic acids with ammonia (E 470a), calcium, potassium and sodium salts of fatty acids (E 470a) as food additives."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Generally recognized as safe in food applications
European Union — EFSA
Re-evaluated by EFSA; no safety concerns at reported use levels
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