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Emulsifier

E475 (polyglycerol esters): what it is, its sources, vegan or not

E475 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 Sources checked 4 sourcesHow we check

Heads up

for a vegan profile

E475=source not stated

What is E475?

E475 (polyglycerol esters) is an emulsifier, an additive that keeps oil and water mixed in a food.

What is E475 made from?

E475 can come from plant oils or animal fat.

  • Plant oils
  • Animal fat

Is E475 vegan?

Heads up. Source not stated. E475 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. E475 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. E475 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 E475 have on a label?

On a label, E475 can also appear as “INS 475”, “Emulsifier (475)”, “Emulsifier (E475)” or “Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids”.

Any of these on a pack means E475. The checker reads them all.

E475E 475E-475INS 475Emulsifier (475)Emulsifier (E475)Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids

What would change the answer for E475?

For E475, 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.

Sources: EU, US and Codex additive rules

Where additives are listed and approved. Bravoora reads the source and the diet; it does not rate the hazard.

  1. EU Regulation 1333/2008 on food additives (the E-number list)
  2. EU Regulation 1169/2011, Annex II: the allergen sources a label must name
  3. US FDA: Food Additive Status List
  4. FAO/WHO Codex: General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) online

Names and classes cross-checked with Open Food Facts (Open Database License).

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