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Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate
Polyglyceryl-4 Polyricinoleate
Low concern
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR/E476) is approved as a food emulsifier in chocolate and similar products at low levels. EFSA established an ADI of 25 mg/kg bw/day.
Found in
4 products
What it is
Polyglyceryl-4 polyricinoleate is a polyglycerol ester of fatty acids derived from castor oil, used as an emulsifier.
Emulsifier (similar function to PGPR/E476) used in cosmetics; food-grade variants exist.
Why it's flagged
- minimal at approved use levels
What regulators actually say
"The Panel established an ADI of 25 mg/kg bw per day for polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E 476)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
PGPR permitted in chocolate and confectionery (21 CFR 184.1101)
European Union — EFSA
E476 approved with ADI 25 mg/kg bw/day
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