Fatty Acids
Also known as: E570, Linear fatty acids, caprylic acid (C8), caprylic acid, capric acid (C10)
EFSA's 2017 re-evaluation concluded that fatty acids (E 570) are of no safety concern at reported use levels. They contribute only about 1% of total saturated fatty acid exposure from food.
What it is
Free fatty acids (caprylic, capric, lauric, myristic, palmitic, stearic, oleic) used as food additives, e.g., as anti-foaming or anti-caking agents and carriers.
Anti-foaming, anti-caking, glazing agent, and emulsifier carrier.
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concluded that the food additive fatty acids (E 570) was of no safety concern at the reported uses and use levels."
"The contribution of fatty acids (E 570) represented on average only 1% of the overall exposure to saturated fatty acids from all dietary sources."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as direct food substance under FDA regulations (e.g., 21 CFR 172.860 for fatty acids).
European Union — EFSA
Authorized under Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; EFSA 2017 concluded no safety concern at reported uses.
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