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Citric Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids

Also known as: E472c

Low concern

EFSA re-evaluated CITREM and concluded no safety concern at reported uses; ADI 'not specified'. As a synthetic emulsifier umbrella ingredient, broader emulsifier-class research on gut microbiota is ongoing but inconclusive.

Found in

3 products

E-number

E472c

Type

antioxidant, emulsifier, sequestrant, stabiliser

What it is

Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (CITREM); a food emulsifier produced by esterifying mono/diglycerides with citric acid.

Emulsifier and stabilizer (E472c) used in fat-water systems.

Why it's flagged

Emulsifier-class gut-microbiota research is ongoing but inconclusive

What regulators actually say

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Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted under 21 CFR 172.832 as citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides.

European Union — EFSA

Re-evaluated 2017; ADI 'not specified', considered safe at current uses.

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