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Emulsifier

E471 (mono- and diglycerides): what it is, its sources, vegan or not

E471 can come from plant oils or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Vegetarian and vegan profiles get Heads up: source not stated.

By Bravoora teamUpdated 13 October 2026Sources checked 20 September 20264 sourcesHow we check

Heads up

for a vegan profile

E471=source not stated

What is E471?

E471 (mono- and diglycerides) is an emulsifier, an additive that keeps oil and water mixed in a food.

Full guide: Mono- and diglycerides (E471)

What is E471 made from?

E471 can come from plant oils or animal fat.

Plant oils
Animal fat

Is E471 vegan?

Heads up. Source not stated. E471 can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

What the app says to each profile, and the reason it shows.

VeganHeads upSource not stated. E471 can come from plant oils or animal fat. The pack does not have to say which, so the app says Heads up instead of guessing.

VegetarianHeads upSource not stated. E471 can come from plant oils or animal fat. One of those is meat, fish or a slaughter by-product, and the pack does not have to say which.

What other names does E471 have on a label?

On a label, E471 can also appear as “INS 471”, “Emulsifier (471)”, “Emulsifier (E471)”, “Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids” or “GMS”.

Any of these on a pack means E471. The checker reads them all.

E471E 471E-471INS 471Emulsifier (471)Emulsifier (E471)Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acidsGMSGlyceryl monostearateMono- and diglyceridesVegetable mono- and diglycerides

What would change the answer for E471?

For E471, a stated source changes the answer. A pack that says “from plant oils” gives Fits you; one that says “from animal fat” gives Not for you. A list that is cut off or unreadable gets Needs one more scan.