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Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Low concern
Polyglyceryl-3 stearate is part of the polyglycerol esters of fatty acids family. Food-grade PGE (E475) is FDA-approved at 21 CFR 172.854 and EFSA-authorized; ADI 25 mg/kg bw.
Found in
5 products
What it is
Ester of polyglycerin-3 and stearic acid; nonionic O/W emulsifier.
Class is food-grade as polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E475 / 21 CFR 172.854).
Why it's flagged
- Quality grade matters – cosmetic vs food grade
What regulators actually say
"Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids may be safely used in food in accordance with the following prescribed conditions."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids approved as direct food additive under 21 CFR 172.854
European Union — EFSA
E475 authorized food additive; ADI 25 mg/kg bw
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