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Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate

Low concern

Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475 family) are approved food additives evaluated as safe by EFSA at typical use levels.

Found in
3 products

What it is

Ester of polyglycerin-10 and stearic acid; nonionic emulsifier.

Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475) used as emulsifiers in foods; this specific INCI form is most common in cosmetics.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"The food additive polyglycerol esters of fatty acids may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions..."

21 CFR 172.854 - Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids — ecfr.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids approved (21 CFR 172.854)

European Union — EFSA

Approved as E475 polyglycerol esters of fatty acids

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