Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
PGPR-class emulsifiers are authorized as food additives; EFSA reaffirmed the safety of E476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) within established acceptable daily intake.
What it is
Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate is an ester emulsifier related to polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR, E476), used in cosmetics and confectionery.
Emulsifier; in food the closely related E476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) is used in chocolate and spreads to reduce viscosity.
What regulators actually say
"The Panel concluded that there was no need to revise the current acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 25 mg/kg body weight (bw) per day for polyglycerol polyricinoleate (PGPR, E 476)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
PGPR (related substance) permitted as food emulsifier (21 CFR 184.1402 / approvals)
European Union — EFSA
E476 reevaluated and considered safe within ADI
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